Police Officer Edward Anthony Rea, Warren Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer Edward Anthony Rea

Warren Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Monday, March 3, 1969

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Edward Anthony Rea

Police Officer Edward Rea was killed in an automobile crash during a vehicle pursuit.

The patrol car he was riding in was broadsided at the intersection of Van Dyke and Kennedy Circle in Warren. The driver was speeding and did not have his car lights on.

The driver was charged with manslaughter.

Officer Rea had served with the Warren Police Department for one year and had previously served with the Detroit Police Department. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 1 year
Badge 122

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

vehicle crash, vehicle pursuit

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I was a witness to this terrible tragedy. I was only 16, driving home from rabbit hunting up north. My 3 friends and I still talk about it at times. Only 27 with 2 children. So sad. Hard to believe it was 55 years ago now.

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March 10, 2024