Warren Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Monday, March 3, 1969
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: 122
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: March 3, 1969
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer Edward Rea was killed in an automobile crash during a vehicle pursuit.
The patrol car he was riding in was broadsided at the intersection of Van Dyke and Kennedy Circle in Warren. The driver was speeding and did not have his car lights on.
The driver was charged with manslaughter.
Officer Rea had served with the Warren Police Department for one year and had previously served with the Detroit Police Department. He was survived by his wife and two children.