Deputy Sheriff Matthias Anthony Stine Jr.
St. Clair County Sheriff's Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Saturday, December 29, 1945

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by train
Date of Incident: Saturday, December 29, 1945
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Stine was killed when his patrol car collided with a Port Huron & Detroit Railroad train. Deputy Stine was transporting two drunk men he had arrested. It is theorized that Deputy Stine became distracted as a result of a possible escape attempt, causing the accident. The two prisoners were also killed in the accident.

Deputy Stine had served in law enforcement for 3 years and was survived by his wife and daughter.