San Francisco Police Department, California
End of Watch Saturday, March 2, 1946
Add to My HeroesPhillip T. Farshman
Officer Phillip Farshman succumbed to injuries he received when he collided with a car at the corner of Third Street and Wallace Avenue on February 12, 1946.
Officer Farshman was pursuing a speeder when his motorcycle was struck. He was transported to San Francisco Hospital with head injuries.
The driver was cited for failure to yield.
Officer Frashman had served with the San Francisco Police Department for at least 10 years. He was survived by his wife, son, two daughters, mother, and sister.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Tuesday, February 12, 1946
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View all 12 ReflectionsI was 7 when my father, Philip Farshman, died in the line of duty
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