Deputy Elbert Jay Hall
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
California
End of Watch: Monday, November 14, 1949

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: 551

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Monday, November 14, 1949
Weapon Used: Automobile; Commercial
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Elbert J. Hall was killed in an automobile accident during a pursuit. He was in pursuit of a vehicle when a dump truck loaded with gravel pulled out in front of him. The impact pushed the truck about 100 feet and caused it to overturn. The driver of the truck stated he did not see the patrol car or hear its siren. Deputy Hall was transported to a local hospital where he died.

Deputy Hall had been with the agency for seven years.