Patrolman Peter Hugh Carroll, Eureka Police Department, California

Patrolman Peter Hugh Carroll

Eureka Police Department, California

End of Watch Friday, October 31, 1947

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Peter Hugh Carroll

Patrolman Carroll was killed in an accident with another cruiser as the two responded to an emergency call.

A youth had escaped from the Humboldt County Detention Home, and officers were dispatched to the location. The sirens were drowned out by the strong winds. The vehicles collided at H Street and 7th Street.

Patrolman Carroll had served with the Eureka Police Department for 18 years. He was survived by his son and daughter.

Bio

Age 55
Tour 18 years
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Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

weather, escapee, juvenile offender

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Patrolman Carroll,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Eureka. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 31, 2022