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Deputy Sheriff James W. Cranston | Genesee County Sheriff's Department, Michigan Genesee County Sheriff's Department, Michigan

Deputy Sheriff

James W. Cranston

Genesee County Sheriff's Department, Michigan

End of Watch: Thursday, July 26, 1945

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 62

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Struck by vehicle

Incident Date: 7/26/1945

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not prosecuted

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Deputy James Cranston succumbed from injuries received four days earlier when he was struck by a vehicle. He was interviewing two other drivers who had been involved in an accident when another vehicle struck him. He suffered massive leg and internal injuries when he was struck. The driver was charged with felonious driving and manslaughter but was not prosecuted at the request of the Cranston family.

Deputy Cranston was survived by his wife.

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Deputy Sheriff Cranston,
On today, the 61st anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Genesee County.

R.I.P.
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July 26, 2006

 

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