Motor Deputy Harold B. Broadwell
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
California
End of Watch: Sunday, November 9, 1919

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Sunday, November 9, 1919
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available

Motor Deputy Harold Broadwell was killed while pursuing a vehicle. Motor Deputy Broadwell was pursuing a speeding vehicle when the suspect vehicle suddenly braked. Motor Deputy Broadwell took evasive action by turning his motorcycle into the opposite lane. He collided with a car traveling in the other direction. He was thrown approximately seventy feet. Motor Deputy Broadwell was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries a few hours later.