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Patrolman Edward Wayne Robbins | Hannibal Police Department, Missouri
Hannibal Police Department, Missouri

Patrolman

Edward Wayne Robbins

Hannibal Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch: Thursday, May 2, 1968

Biographical Info

Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: May 2, 1968
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Robbins was killed in an automobile accident while attempting to stop a vehicle for speeding. The vehicle refused to stop as Patrolman Robbins pursued him on Mark Twain Avenue. A short time later another patrolman called for ambulance and notified dispatch that Patrolman Robbins' vehicle had crashed.

He was transported to St. Elizabeth's Hospital where he died a short time later.

Patrolman Robbins had served with the agency for 4 years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.