Vidalia Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch: Saturday, March 20, 1965
Age: 58
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: March 20, 1965
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: At large
Patrolman Dixon was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while directing traffic. The suspect was never apprehended.
Patrolman Dixon had previously served as the department's chief of police. He was survived by his wife, three daughters, two grandchildren, and six siblings.