Rochester Police Department, Minnesota
End of Watch: Tuesday, March 14, 1961
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: March 13, 1961
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Fined $50
Reserve Officer Freytag was struck and killed by an automobile while directing traffic outside the Mayo Civic Auditorium following a broadcast boxing match.
The driver of the vehicle was charged with careless driving and fined $50.
Reserve Officer Freytag was survived by his wife, three daughters, and two sons.