Lieutenant John C. Tate, Camden Police Department, Arkansas

Lieutenant John C. Tate

Camden Police Department, Arkansas

End of Watch Saturday, September 12, 1964

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John C. Tate

Lieutenant John Tate was killed in an automobile crash when his patrol car was struck by a car that had run a red light.

He was driving on Van Buren Street when the car ran the light at Adams Avenue. The impact caused Lieutenant Tate to be thrown from the vehicle and strike a fire hydrant. Before succumbing to his injuries, he requested that no charges be filed against the other driver.

Lieutenant Tate was a United States Army WWII veteran and served with the Camden Police Department for 13 years. He was survived by his wife and son.

Bio

Age 43
Tour 13 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash
Incident Date Tuesday, September 1, 1964

routine driving, vehicle crash

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Lt. Tate,
On today, the 60th 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 as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I ish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 12, 2024