Abilene Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Friday, October 10, 1952
Add to My HeroesBilly Arthur Rose
Traffic Officer Billy Rose was killed in a motorcycle crash on Highway 351 while on patrol at 3:30 pm.
A vehicle turned left in front of his motorcycle, causing him to strike it broadside. He was thrown to the ground and suffered fatal injuries.
Officer Rose was a United States Navy WWII veteran and had served with the Abilene Police Department for 2.5 years. He was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 2 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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View all 11 ReflectionsOfficer Rose, You are not forgotten by the men and women of Massachusetts law enforcement. RIP
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