Police Officer Warren V. Eckert
Baltimore City Police Department
Maryland

End of Watch: Wednesday, November 16, 1960
Cause: Motorcycle accident

Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 2229

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.

 
Photograph: Police Officer Warren V. Eckert

Patch image: Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland

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