Patrolman Walter G. Taber
New Mexico State Police
New Mexico
End of Watch: Tuesday, September 28, 1937

Biographical Info
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Motorcycle accident
Date of Incident: Wednesday, September 22, 1937
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Taber succumbed to injuries sustained six days earlier when his police motorcycle was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Cerrillos Road and School Road in Santa Fe. Patrolman Taber was just leaving the state police headquarters after finishing a training course. He was transported to St. Vincent's Sanatorium where he remained until his death.

Patrolman Taber was a WWI veteran and had served with the New Mexico State Police for 2 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.