Motorcycle Policeman Byron Douglas Todd
Indianapolis Police Department
Indiana
End of Watch: Friday, October 9, 1942

Biographical Info
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 717

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Friday, October 9, 1942
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

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.