Undersheriff David Robertson Hanton Jr.
St. Clair County Sheriff's Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Saturday, February 8, 1941

Biographical Info
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Saturday, February 8, 1941
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Undersheriff Hanton was killed in an automobile accident while and the prosecuting attorney were en route to investigate reports of bars staying open past the legal closing time. The vehicle ran into the back of a truck on U.S. Highway 25.

Undersheriff Hanton had been with the agency for two years and was survived by his wife and two children.