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Policeman Walter J. Miller | Charleston Police Department, South Carolina
Charleston Police Department, South Carolina

Policeman

Walter J. Miller

Charleston Police Department, South Carolina

End of Watch: Sunday, July 14, 1940

Biographical Info

Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: July 2, 1940
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available

Policeman Miller succumbed to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident while pursuing a speeding vehicle. Policeman Miller was at the intersection of Calhoun Street and Meeting Street when the vehicle sped by. As Policeman Miller attempted to stop the vehicle he swerved to avoid a pedestrian and crashed. He sustained severe injuries in the accident and was taken to Riverside Infirmary where he died 12 days later.

Policeman Miller and been with the agency for only one year and was survived by his wife, son and five siblings.