Bio & Incident Details
Age: 27
Tour: 5 years
Badge # 2229
Cause: Motorcycle accident
Incident Date: 11/16/1960
Weapon: Not available
Suspect: Not available
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Officer Eckert was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a truck on Pratt Street. He was responding to assist a citizen when the truck entered the intersection and struck him. The driver of the truck was not charged in connection with the accident after claiming he did not hear the motorcycle's siren.
Officer Eckert had served with the agency for 5 years. He was survived by his wife and three daughters.



