Off-duty state wildlife officer Gregory Patterson, 47, killed by live power lines on Courtney Campbell Causeway in Tampa, Florida
Modified Date:
Sun, 12/10/2017 - 3:50pmAccident Date:
Wednesday, July 13, 2016Florida wildlife officer killed by live power line had recently rescued 3 from drowning
Tampa police said Gregory Patterson, 47, was riding on a path along the Courtney Campbell Causeway early in the day when he made contact with the power line, which may have been down for hours before he was killed.
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Type: Other Type of Accident
People Involved:
Gregory Patterson
Roadway:
Courtney Campbell CausewayCity:
Tampa, FLCounty:
Hillsborough County, FLArea:
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL
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