St. Joseph Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Friday, September 13, 1940
Add to My HeroesSherman Brooks Winder
Motorcycle Officer Brooks Winder was killed while performing high-speed tests on a police motorcycle on the Belt Highway near Messanie Street.
His motorcycle began to experience wheel wobble while he was driving at about 75 mph. He was thrown from the motorcycle and suffered a skull fracture.
Officer Winder had served with the St. Joseph Police Department for 18 years.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 18 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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