Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch: Wednesday, November 16, 1960
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 2229
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: November 16, 1960
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer Warren Eckert was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a truck at the intersection of Pratt Street and Carey Street.
He was responding to assist an ambulance when the truck entered the intersection and struck him. The driver of the truck was not charged in connection with the accident after claiming he did not hear the motorcycle's siren.
Officer Eckert had served with the agency for five years. He was survived by his wife and three daughters.