Police Officer Charles Martin Hilbert, Jr., Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland

Police Officer Charles Martin Hilbert, Jr.

Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland

End of Watch Friday, August 4, 1950

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Charles Martin Hilbert, Jr.

Police Officer Charles Hilbert succumbed to injuries he received when he was struck by a car at the intersection of Potee Street and Patapsco Avenue.

The 56-year-old driver lost control of his car, jumped the curb, and pinned Officer Hilbert against a traffic light pole. He was charged with reckless driving.

Officer Hilbert was transported to South Baltimore General Hospital, where he passed away five days later.

Officer Hilbert was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and had served with the Baltimore Police Department for three months. He was survived by his wife.

He was buried at Saint Mary's Cemetery in Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Bio

Age 26
Tour 3 months
Badge 1237
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle
Incident Date Sunday, July 30, 1950

directing traffic, Impaired Driver

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Officer Hilbert,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 4, 2025