Master Trooper James Bailey

Photo of Master Trooper James Bailey
End of Watch: Fri, Mar 3rd, 2023
Date of Incident: Fri, Mar 3rd, 2023
Cause of Death: Vehicular Assault
Service Time: 15 years & 6 months
Age: 50

Survivors

His wife, son, and daughter

Incident

Master Trooper Bailey was struck and killed by a vehicle fleeing law enforcement on Interstate 69 in DeKalb County (between Fort Wayne and Auburn).

As Trooper Bailey was trying to clear traffic from several crashes, he was notified that a vehicle pursuit by Fort Wayne Police was coming his way on the interstate. He was struck by the fleeing vehicle as he was deploying stopsticks.

Agency

Indiana State Police Patch
100 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(317) 232-8250

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