Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Sunday, March 15, 1942
Thomas Joseph Wixted
Officer Wixted was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic outside the Philadelphia Convention Hall at 34th Street and Currie Avenue, following a basketball game. Officer Wixted was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries early the following morning.
Officer Wixted had served withthe Philadelphia Police Department for 13 and a half years and was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 13 years, 6 months
- Badge 2151
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Incident Date Saturday, March 14, 1942
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Not available
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