Bio & Incident Details
Age: 42
Tour: 12 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Motorcycle accident
Incident Date: 9/20/1923
Weapon: Not available
Suspect: Not available
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Patrolman Fred Mercer was killed in a motorcycle accident on the Charles River Parkway, at the intersection with Western Avenue, in Cambridge.
He was attempting to stop a speeding motorist when a truck turn into his path, causing him to collide with it. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries several hours later.
Patrolman Mercer had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for 12 years. He was survived by his wife, son, five brothers.
