Patrolman Ludden was killed in a motorcycle accident at the Seattle Weigh Station. Patrolman Ludden was experiencing mechanical problems with the motorcycle and as he turned into the weigh station he lost control and was thrown into a six-foot ditch.
In addition to maintaining the Washington State Law Enforcement Memorial, Behind the Badge Foundation
delivers critical support to surviving family members after a line of duty death - from grief
resources
to financial support.