Delaware State Police, Delaware
End of Watch: Saturday, June 3, 1972
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: June 2, 1972
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Trooper George Emory was killed in an automobile crash when his patrol car was struck by another vehicle at 11:45 p.m.
Trooper Emory was driving south on US 13 near Harrington when he was struck from behind. The impact caused the patrol car to travel 180 feet, hit a utility pole, and rollover. He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries shortly after midnight.
Trooper Emory was a United States Army Vietnam veteran and had served with the Delaware State Police for two years. He was survived by his parents, sister, and two brothers.