Rock Falls Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Monday, June 7, 1937
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: May 31, 1937
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Special Officer Fred Scott succumbed to injuries suffered one week earlier when he was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic at the intersection of First Avenue and Third Street.
Special Officer Scott had stepped backwards to avoid an oncoming car, but was struck by another car traveling in the opposite direction that had swerved left for an unknown reason.
Special Officer Scott had served with the Rock Falls Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife, seven children and two brothers.