Baltimore County Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch: Tuesday, December 9, 1969
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: December 9, 1969
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Died at the scene
Patrolman Edward Kuznar was killed when his patrol car was struck by a drunk driver on Route 1 near Kingsville.
The incident occurred when the other driver crossed the center line and struck his vehicle. The force of the impact knocked the patrol car backward into a truck. Both Patrolman Kuznar and the drunk driver were killed in the accident.
Patrolman Kuznar had been with the agency for 12 years. He was survived by his wife.