Salt Lake City Police Department, Utah
End of Watch: Wednesday, September 4, 1935
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 6 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: September 4, 1935
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Baxter was killed in a motorcycle accident while attempting to stop a speeding vehicle. Another vehicle turned in front of him. He attempted to take evasive action but lost control of the motorcycle and crashed into a building.
Officer Baxter had been with the agency for six months and was survived by his wife and son.