San Diego Police Department, California
End of Watch: Monday, December 12, 1955
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: December 12, 1955
Weapon Used: Automobile; Motorcycle
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Robert Bowers was killed in an automobile crash at the intersection of Texas Street and Polk Avenue while in a high-speed pursuit of a motorcycle.
Upon entering an intersection his cruiser struck a pickup truck and spun around, ejecting him. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Patrolman Bowers was survived by his wife and young daughter.