Dayton Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Friday, November 5, 1965
Richard Owen Baker
Patrolman Richard Baker succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier when his motorcycle struck a tractor trailer that had pulled out in front of him at the intersection of South Main Street and Washington Street.
He was responding to a call when the collision occurred.
Patrolman Baker had served with the Dayton Police Department for six years. He was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 5 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, November 3, 1965
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Richard Owen Baker Dayton Police Department, Ohio and the additional 83 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
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