Officer Benjamin G. Root
San Francisco Police Department
California
End of Watch: Sunday, April 1, 1923

Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Sunday, April 1, 1923
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Root was killed when his motorcycle crashed while he was pursuing a speeding vehicle.

Officer Root was survived by his wife and three children.