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Police Officer John B. French | Detroit Police Department, Michigan Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer

John B. French

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch: Thursday, May 15, 1958

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 31

Tour: 9 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Motorcycle accident

Incident Date: 5/14/1958

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Officer French succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day when he was involved in a motorcycle accident on the Ford Expressway. His helmet came off during the accident and he sustained major head injuries.

Officer French had served with the Detroit Police Department for 9 years. He was survived by his wife and child.

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My father, Arthur LaVigne, served on the Detroit P.D. from 1954-1960 so he may have known you. He then went on to retire from the Flint P.D. in 1987. May God bless your family and may you rest in peace.

Former Res. Deputy Alan LaVigne
Vigo Co., IN
September 25, 2007

 

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