Patrolman Neil Mason McIntyre

Patrolman Neil Mason McIntyre | South Bend Police Department, Indiana Patrolman Neil Mason McIntyre | South Bend Police Department, Indiana
South Bend Police Department, Indiana
Patrolman Neil Mason McIntyre | South Bend Police Department, Indiana
Patrolman Neil Mason McIntyre | South Bend Police Department, Indiana
Patrolman Neil Mason McIntyre

South Bend Police Department, Indiana

End of Watch Tuesday, December 25, 1923

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Neil Mason McIntyre

Patrolman Neil McIntyre succumbed to injuries he received in a motorcycle crash on Eddy Street at the Grand Trunk Railway crossing on December 24, 1923.

Patrolman McIntyre and another patrolman were en route to summon a priest and escort him to a local hospital at 4:00 a.m. While traveling north on Eddy Street, the other patrolman stopped for a train, but Patrolman McIntyre did not see him or the train and crashed into the other officer.

Patrolman McIntyre suffered a fractured skull and passed away the next day at St. Joseph's Hospital. The other officer was not injured.

Patrolman McIntyre was an Indiana National Guard veteran and had served with the South Bend Police Department for over three years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, four stepchildren, and two sisters.

Bio

  • Age 33
  • Tour 3 years, 9 months
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash
  • Incident Date Monday, December 24, 1923

motor officer, motorcycle crash

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Patrolman McIntyre,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of South Bend.

R.I.P.
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