Patrolman Harold A. Peterson, Sr., Salt Lake City Police Department, Utah

Patrolman Harold A. Peterson, Sr.

Salt Lake City Police Department, Utah

End of Watch Wednesday, October 27, 1954

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Harold A. Peterson, Sr.

Patrolman Harold Peterson was killed in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of 13th East Street and 13th South Street around 10:00 a.m.

Patrolman Peterson was traveling north on 13th East Street when a car traveling southbound turned left at 13th South Street, hitting his 3-wheel police motorcycle. He was thrown off his motorcycle and dragged a few feet. Patrolman Peterson was transported to Salt Lake General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead after arrival.

In 1939, robbery suspects shot at him, but a pencil in his vest pocket deflected a bullet, saving his life.

Patrolman Peterson was a United States Navy WWI veteran and had served with the Salt Lake City Police Department for 23 years. He was survived by his wife and son, who also served as a Salt Lake City police officer.

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Age 54
Tour 23 years
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Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

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Patrolman Peterson,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country when you served with the U.S. Navy during World War I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 27, 2024