St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch: Wednesday, July 7, 1948
Age: 54
Tour of Duty: 25 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: July 6, 1948
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 2 years
Police Officer Edward Fabick was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while directing traffic at an accident scene in front of 6701 Watson Street.
The vehicle that struck him had been drag racing. The driver was arrested and admitted to striking him. The 29-year-old man was charged with manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident. He was convicted of both charges and sentenced to a year for each charge to run concurrently.
Officer Fabick had been with the agency for 25 years and was survived by his wife and children.