Princess Anne County Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Thursday, July 12, 1923
Add to My HeroesSt. Elmo C. Trower
Police Officer St. Elmo Trower was killed in a motorcycle accident while pursuing a speeding car at approximately 8:00 pm.
His vehicle struck a buggy being pulled by a horse on Virginia Beach Boulevard. He was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds early the following morning.
Officer Trower had served with the Princess Anne County Police Department for just over one year. He was survived by his wife and eight children.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, July 11, 1923
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsSt. Elmo Trower was my grandfather, my father(Linwood)'s father. I have a photograph, a large one, of him that has been in our family for many years. My dad never knew him; I hope he was a good man.
Ray Trower
Russellville, Ark.
Ray Trower
Grandson
March 2, 2022
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