Bio & Incident Details
Age: 57
Tour: 19 years
Badge # 4
Cause: Struck by train
Incident Date: 9/14/1906
Weapon: Not available
Suspect: Not available
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Patrolman Hugh May was killed when the horse-drawn wagon he was transporting prisoners in was struck by a train. The railroad crossing watchman waved him across and as he was crossing an engine that was backing up struck him, causing serious injuries. The engineer and watchman then refused to move the train, which was blocking the only route to the hospital. Both were arrested and charged with murder in connection with Patrolman May's death.
Patrolman May had been with the agency for 19 years. He was survived by his wife and ten children.
