Richmond Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Thursday, September 5, 1957
Add to My HeroesJames W. Crowder
Patrolman James Crowder was killed in an automobile crash while pursuing a speeding vehicle on Hopkins Road near Holly Springs Avenue.
The patrol wagon flipped over as they rounded a curve and Patrolman Crowder received fatal injuries.
Patrolman Crowder had served with the Richmond Police Department for only nine months.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 9 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
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