Patrolman Beryl E. McLane
North Dakota Highway Patrol
North Dakota
End of Watch: Friday, July 30, 1954

Biographical Info
Age: 58
Tour of Duty: 22 years
Badge Number: 218

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Friday, July 30, 1954
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Charged with manslaughter

Patrolman Beryl McLane was killed in an automobile accident on State Highway 13 near LaMoure, North Dakota, while on patrol. His patrol car was struck head-on by another vehicle driven by a drunk driver. The driver of the car was charged with manslaughter.

Patrolman McLane was a WWI veteran. He had served with the North Dakota Highway Patrol for 13 years and had previously served the Aberdeen Police Department for 9 years and with the Jamestown Police Department. He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, two grandchildren, and two brothers.