Margate City Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch: Sunday, November 16, 1975
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: November 16, 1975
Weapon Used: Automobile; Motorcycle
Suspect Info: Not available
Sergeant Richard Himber was killed in an automobile accident while pursuing a motorcycle. The accident occurred on Ventnor Avenue in Atlantic City.
Sergeant Himber had served with the Margate City Police Department for 11 years and had been promoted to sergeant only three days before he was killed. He was survived by his wife, daughter, parents, and brother.