Patrolman Robert Lee Powers, San Diego Police Department, California

Patrolman Robert Lee Powers

San Diego Police Department, California

End of Watch Saturday, June 16, 1928

Robert Lee Powers

Patrolman Robert Powers was killed when his police motorcycle was struck head-on by a drunk driver who was driving on the wrong side of the road. The impact of the accident caused Patrolman Powers to be thrown over his handlebars and through the vehicle's windshield. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The suspect was convicted of drunk driving, violation of the Volstead Act, and manslaughter and sentenced to five years.

Patrolman Powers had served with the agency for three years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Sentenced to five years

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Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 16, 2015