Acworth Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch: Saturday, October 23, 1954
Age: 65
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: October 17, 1954
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman William Crowe succumbed to injuries sustained one week earlier when he was involved in a vehicle crash while pursuing a drunk driver.
His 1949 Ford patrol car went out of control and struck a tree.
Patrolman Crowe had served with the Acworth Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, and several grandchildren.