Zeeland Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Tuesday, July 18, 1933
Add to My HeroesWilliam Glerum
Marshal William Glerum succumbed to injuries sustained three weeks earlier when his vehicle crashed during a vehicle pursuit.
The vehicle he was chasing attempted to block his path and the vehicle collided. Marshal Glerum's vehicle was knocked into a culvert and he sustained serious injuries. He was taken to Zeeland Hospital where he died 19 days later.
Marshal Glerum was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Incident Date Thursday, June 29, 1933
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
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