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State Patrol trooper struck, killed by driver during pursuit on I-5 in Chehalis
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By Elise Takahama
Seattle Times staff reporter
A Washington State Patrol trooper was struck and killed by a fleeing driver Tuesday afternoon while he was placing spike strips on Interstate 5 in Chehalis during a police pursuit, according to the State Patrol..

The trooper, Justin R. Schaffer, was struck just before 4 p.m. and taken to Providence Centralia Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, Trooper Will Finn said on Twitter. All southbound lanes of I-5 south in Centralia were temporarily closed after the crash.

No other details on the pursuit and crash were released Tuesday evening

Schaffer, 28, is survived by his wife, mother, father, brother and K9 partner. He had been a trooper for seven years, according to a statement from the State Patrol.

“Our hearts go out to this grieving family and we recognize the unique sacrifice they have offered to our state as Justin’s father, Glenn is currently the Chief of Police in the City of Chehalis,” the statement said.

Schaffer began working for the State Patrol in November 2013 as a trooper cadet assigned to the property management division, the statement said. He started his training with the 27th Arming Class in January 2014, and was commissioned and assigned to Morton, Lewis County, in September of that year. Four years later, he transferred to Chehalis.


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That's why I think male officers are a bad idea. Bigger targets.


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That's why I think male officers are a bad idea. Bigger targets.


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R.I.P, trooper.

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Sad story, but dear Lord.... the troopers wear bow ties in WA??? Has to be one of those "The Western side of the State" has way to much control things.....


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Grateful for his service. Prayers for Trooper Schaffer’s family.

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Almost 30 years ago a young officer was killed in Calgary by a fleeing felon while trying to deploy a spike strip. I'm told that his body blew apart into several pieces as the car that struck him was going in excess of 100mph.

RIP Trooper. May God bless and comfort his family.

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RIP, Trooper.


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RIP trooper! Blue live matter more than damn thugs!

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Condolences to Trooper Schaffer's family and to the fellow officers of his Barracks...

I just hope that the perp is caught, tried and gets the death penalty....


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Washington State has no death penalty.


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Rest in peace. Prayers for the troopers family.

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Originally Posted by Hancock27
Washington State has no death penalty.


This is the sad part - we make the lowlifes guests of the state for the rest of their life.

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Lennie: Thanks for posting this I had not heard of this incident/tragedy - after serving for 29 years in law enforcement not far from where this incident happened I am especially saddened at the loss of this young dedicated Patrolman.
My prayers for his soul and his family have been sent.
May he rest in peace.
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RIP Officer.
Did they catch the perp?


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Originally Posted by 19352012
That's why I think male officers are a bad idea. Bigger targets.



You are a piece of [bleep].



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Low class talk...Having multiple family members, hunting buddies and a son going through the process right now....You should hang your head in shame !!!

Originally Posted by 19352012
That's why I think male officers are a bad idea. Bigger targets.


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Originally Posted by 19352012
That's why I think male officers are a bad idea. Bigger targets.
KARMA is a bitch for folks like you.Hope it bites your A$$

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RIP Trooper.

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