Princess Anne County Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Thursday, July 12, 1923
St. 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 agency for just over one year.
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 6 ReflectionsTo the Trower Family of the former Princess Anne County,
I pay respect to, and honor your fallen family member, Police Officer St Elmo C. Trower, for his service to the former Princess Anne County, Virginia, my home for several years while growing to maturity. I too, served my community with the then Virginia Beach, Virginia Police Department.
You will be remembered!
Sgt Raymond L. Britt, USMC
Virginia Beach Police Department
October 10, 2014
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