Trooper Harold Clarence DeGear
Iowa State Patrol
Iowa

End of Watch: Friday, February 19, 1954
Cause: Struck by vehicle

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 60

Trooper DeGear was killed when he was crushed between his cruiser and another car during a traffic stop. While writing a ticket another vehicle attempted to pass a truck and struck the rear the Trooper DeGear's cruiser. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries the next day.

 
Photograph: Trooper Harold Clarence DeGear

Patch image: Iowa State Patrol, Iowa

Visit Trooper DeGear's memorial at www.ODMP.org