On September 9, 1977, Officer Paulk, Badge #41, was traveling on Bayway Drive near Lakewood Drive when his police vehicle was struck head-on by a vehicle driven by an intoxicated driver.
The driver, under the influence of drugs and alcohol, crossed three lanes of traffic and collided with Officer Paulk’s vehicle. Officer Paulk died as a result of his injuries. He had served with the Baytown Police Department for 10 months.