San Francisco Police Department, California
End of Watch Thursday, April 1, 1926
Benjamin G. Root
Officer Benjamin Root was killed when his motorcycle crashed while he was pursuing a speeding vehicle.
Officer Root was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour Not available
- Badge 1072
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
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