Los Angeles Police Department, California
End of Watch Tuesday, March 28, 1916
Add to My HeroesWalter R. Kreps
Policeman Walter Kreps was killed in a motorcycle accident while on Avenue 20, near the railroad tracks, when his police motorcycle was struck by a police car which was returning from a call.
He was responding to a call in Highland Park when the accident occurred.
Policeman Kreps had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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