Motorcycle Policeman Byron Douglas Todd
End of Watch: Fri, Oct 9th, 1942
Date of Incident: Fri, Oct 9th, 1942
Cause of Death: Motorcycle Accident (Pursuit)
Service Time: 5 years
Age: 33
Survivors
His wife and 8-year-old son
Incident
Motorcycle Policeman Byron Todd was killed in a motorcycle accident in the 2800 block of Brookside Avenue while in pursuit of a motorist.
Policeman Todd lost control of his motorcycle when it struck an unused streetcar rail, causing him to skid 75 feet and being thrown to the pavement suffering a skull fracture. Policeman Todd died a short time later at a local hospital.
Policeman Todd had served with the Indianapolis Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and 8-year-old son.
Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.
Agency
The Indianapolis Police Department has been disbanded and absorbed by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.
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