San Antonio Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Sunday, November 8, 1942
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 6 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: November 8, 1942
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Frederick Coblentz was killed in a motorcycle accident while escorting an ambulance.
His motorcycle was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Goliad Street and Waters Street. He was transported to Robert Green Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Officer Coblentz had been with the San Antonio Police Department for 18 months. He was survived by his wife.