Park Policeman Andrew Sandberg, Denver Park Police Department, Colorado

Park Policeman Andrew Sandberg

Denver Park Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch Tuesday, October 31, 1911

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Andrew Sandberg

Park Policeman Andrew Sandberg succumbed to injuries sustained two weeks earlier when he was involved in a bicycle accident while patrolling City Park.

He was thrown from the bike and suffered a hip fracture after running into a clump of bushes. He was taken to his home where he passed away on October 31st, 1911.

Park Policeman Sandberg had served with the Denver Park Police Department for two years. He had previously served with the Idaho Springs Police Department for six years and as the elected sheriff of Clear Creek County for seven years. He was survived by his wife and eight stepchildren.

Bio

Age 60
Tour 15 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Bicycle accident
Incident Date Tuesday, October 17, 1911

bike patrol

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it has been 113 years since your untimely passing. Its hard to believe that you died at home of a broken hip.
We remember your sacrifice Officer Sandberg.
Rest in peace.

Elizabeth Haugen Mosqueda.
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department

October 31, 2024