Dublin Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Sunday, October 31, 1965
Add to My HeroesEli M. Myers
Chief Myers was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic at the scene of a brush fire. The fire had been extinguished and the chief and fire crews were clearing the scene when a vehicle approached. Using a flashlight, Chief Myers waved the vehicle through the intersection.
As the vehicle drove through it struck him from behind, throwing him approximately 35 feet. He was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries shortly before midnight.
Chief Myers had served as the borough's part-time police chief for 10 years. He was survived by his wife, two brothers, and five sisters.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
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