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Officer Terrell M. Dodson | Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia
Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia

Officer

Terrell M. Dodson

Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia

End of Watch: Sunday, April 17, 1960

Biographical Info

Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: April 17, 1960
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Terrell Dodson was killed in a motorcycle accident while chasing a speeding vehicle on Florida Avenue, NE, at approximately 4:00 am. During the pursuit Officer Dodson's motorcycle struck a streetcar loading platform at the intersection with 7th Street, NE. His motorcycle went out of control and crashed near 8th Street, NE.

Officer Dodson had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and young daughter.