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| William Mathews and his wife and son |
He was known as Bill to his family and friends.
Officer Mathews was a member of the Wayzata Police Department. He had 9 years of service with department.
Wayzata has a population of 3,688. It is part of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area.
At approximately 12:30 p.m., William responded to a call that debris was obstructing Highway U.S. 12. He was clearing material from the roadway when a vehicle struck him.
Officer Mathews was a member of the Wayzata Police Department. He had 9 years of service with department.
Wayzata has a population of 3,688. It is part of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area.
At approximately 12:30 p.m., William responded to a call that debris was obstructing Highway U.S. 12. He was clearing material from the roadway when a vehicle struck him.
William was rushed to a local hospital where, tragically, he passed away from his injuries.
The female driver of the car that struck him was arrested. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
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| Michael, Patron Saint of the Police, pray for Bill and for those who have lost him. |
William graduated from Pine Island High School and then earned a law enforcement degree from Winona State University. He had previously served with the Winona police as a reserve officer and with the Rochester police as an intern. After becoming a licensed peace officer in 1998, he worked for the Zumbrota Police Department as well as part time with the Olmsted and Goodhue county sheriff’s offices. He began working with the Wayzata Police Department in October of 2008, serving as a firearms instructor, field training officer and reserve coordinator.
The members of the Wayzata Police Department are in mourning over the death of their brother. Bill had a helpful personality and a kind spirit. He was one of the good guys. He will be forever remembered.
Bill's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He was loved. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.
Bill is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his wife and 7 year old son.
Thank you for your service to the community, Bill.
Pray for all who die in the line of duty.
Pray for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.
Pray that Bill is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.
The members of the Wayzata Police Department are in mourning over the death of their brother. Bill had a helpful personality and a kind spirit. He was one of the good guys. He will be forever remembered.
Bill's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He was loved. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.
Bill is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his wife and 7 year old son.
Thank you for your service to the community, Bill.
Pray for all who die in the line of duty.
Pray for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.
Pray that Bill is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.
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