Miami Police Department, Florida
End of Watch: Sunday, May 22, 1921
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 8 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: May 22, 1921
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Acquitted
Officer Frank Croff was struck and killed by a speeding driver at NE Biscayne Drive and NE 22nd Street.
Officer Croff's partner said they had pulled their motorcycles over on the side of the road when they heard a speeding automobile approaching. The driver hit Officer Croff dragging him and his motorcycle more than 500 feet before the driver struck another vehicle seriously injuring a man and his wife.
The 40-year-old driver was apprehended and charged with second-degree murder. He claimed that someone was shooting at him when he increased his speed and lost control of his Cadillac. He said he did not realize he had hit Officer Croff. He was tried and acquitted.
Officer Croff was a member of the Florida National Guard and had served with the Miami Police Department for eight months. He was survived by his wife, three young children, and mother.