Richmond Heights Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch: Sunday, September 13, 1953
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: September 13, 1953
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman George Johnston was killed in an automobile accident while responding to backup officers with the Maplewood Police Department as they responded to a prowler call.
His patrol car overturned after it struck the rails of an abandoned street car line on Manchester Road near Hanley Road. Patrolman Johnston was killed but his partner was not injured.
Patrolman Johnston had served with the Richmond Heights Police Department for six years. He was survived by his wife and child.