Patrolman Beryl E. McLane
North Dakota Highway Patrol
North Dakota

End of Watch: Friday, July 30, 1954
Cause: Vehicular assault

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

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.

 
Photograph: Patrolman Beryl E. McLane

Patch image: North Dakota Highway Patrol, North Dakota

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