Mason County Sheriff's Department, Michigan
End of Watch Saturday, March 12, 1966
Add to My HeroesMax Leonard Altman
Deputy Altman was struck and killed by a vehicle while manning a roadblock at the intersection of US 31 and US 10. The vehicle that struck him was fleeing from other units.
The 28-year-old driver was convicted of negligent homicide and sentenced to 1.5 to 2 years.
Deputy Altman had only served with the agency for 3 months. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 3 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Sentenced to 2 years
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