Dallas Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, September 5, 1964
Add to My HeroesFrancis Weldon Bennett
Officer Francis Bennett was killed in an automobile accident while attempting to catch a speeder in the 10000 block of Stemmons Freeway
Another vehicle moved into his path and he swerved to avoid hitting hit, causing his car to strike a guardrail. He was ejected from the cruiser and crushed by it.
Officer Bennett was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served the Dallas Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 1753
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Bennett.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 17, 2021
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