Dearborn Heights Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Monday, August 22, 1966
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 37
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: August 22, 1966
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Convicted
Patrolman Robert Dowidait was killed in an automobile accident while assisting a neighboring agency during a vehicle pursuit.
The patrol wagon that Patrolman Dowidait was riding in skidded on the wet roadway and struck tree at the Warren Avenue and Silvery Lane, causing him to suffer fatal injuries. The suspect was later apprehended and convicted of charges in connection with the incident.
Patrolman Dowidait had served with the agency for 3 years. He was survived by his wife and two sons.