LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas community is mourning the loss of a Metro police officer who died in a wrong-way crash early Thursday morning.
IN MEMORY OF METRO POLICE OFFICER COLTON PULSIPHER
Officer Colton Pulsipher was one of two men who died in a crash on Interstate 15 at mile marker 78 just before 12:30 a.m., according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Officer Pulsipher was off-duty in his privately owned vehicle and headed home after his shift when a wrong-way driver hit him.
Procession for metro officer
Watch authorities from Southern Nevada escort the body of Officer Colton Pulsipher back to Las Vegas.
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Community honors fallen officer
Tow truck drivers and LVMPD lined up on Martin Luther King South of Walker Furniture in honor of officer Colton. Take a look:
Watch the department comment on the crash
The Las Vegas Metro Police Department held a presser at 4 p.m. addressing the crash. Take a listen:
How you can help the family
The 29-year-old Metropolitan Police Department officer was killed in a wrong-way crash on Thursday while heading home after his shift.
Colton leaves behind his beloved wife, Ashlee, and their three young children: Carlee, Brett and Jonny. This unimaginable loss has left his family grieving and in need of our support during this difficult time.
If you are interested in helping Officer Colton Pulsipher's family during their time of need, you can donate by tapping the button below.
Where you can pay your respects
In the lobby of the Las Vegas Metro Police Department Northeast Area Command, we have set up an area for the public to mourn and pay their respects to Officer Colton Pulsipher during our normal business hours of Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The area will remain open to the public until Officer Colton Pulsipher’s funeral.
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Local reaction on Pulsipher's death
Members of the Southern Nevada community quickly began to express their condolences to Pulsipher's loved ones and the police department.
"The Nevada State Police extends our heartfelt condolences and prayers to our LVMPD brothers and sisters and the family of Officer Pulsipher."
"We join our community in mourning the loss of @LVMPD_Traffic
Officer Colton Pulsipher. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and @LVMPD"
"#FBILasVegas offers our sincere condolences to our colleagues and partners @LVMPDin light of the tragic passing of Police Officer Colton Pulsipher, who lost his life in a traffic collision earlier today."
"With profound sadness, we mourn the loss of LVMPD Traffic Officer Colton Pulsipher, who tragically lost his life in a traffic collision today. Let's honor his life and service by driving safely and responsibly. Our thoughts remain with his family, friends, and colleagues."
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue sends our condolences to Officer Colton Pulsipher's family, @LVMPDand those who loved him. We honor your service, Officer Pulsipher.
"Clark County sends it condolences to the family of Officer Pulsipher along with all of @LVMPD. We join with his fellow officers, colleagues and our community in mourning his tragic death. #RIP Officer Pulsipher - we thank you for your service to Las Vegas and Clark County."
"This is a tragic, heartbreaking loss. Please join Donna and me in praying for Officer Pulsipher’s family and loved ones."
Paul and I are sending our deepest condolences to Officer Colton Pulsipher's family and loved ones. His passing is a tragedy, one that I know our whole community feels today. We will always be grateful for his service keeping Las Vegas and our families safe.
This is devastating news, especially so close to the holiday season. My heart goes out to Officer Pulsipher's wife, kids, and loved ones for their loss. I'm also keeping the entire @LVMPD
community in my thoughts during this time.