Huntsville Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch: Monday, July 23, 1962
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident:
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer Charles Drake was killed in a motorcycle accident while responding to another accident on Highway 72. He was driving on Jordan Lane when another vehicle turned in front of him, causing a collision.
Officer Drake had served with the agency for 3 years. He was survived by his expectant wife and child.