Flint Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Tuesday, April 24, 1951
Age: 22
Tour of Duty: 6 months
Badge Number: 52
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: April 24, 1951
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer Neil Krantz was killed in an automobile accident while responding to a robbery call.
He and his partner were responding on North Saginaw Street and collided with a fire truck at the intersection with E. Eldridge Avenue. Both emergency vehicles had their sirens sounding which prevented the drivers from hearing the other vehicle. Officer Krantz was a passenger in the patrol car and was killed. His partner and four firefighters were injured.
Officer Krantz had served with the Flint Police Department for six months. He was survived by his wife and son.