Cheltenham Township Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Sunday, March 3, 1946
Edgar Lincoln Peterson
Police Officer Edgar Peterson was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a domestic disturbance.
His patrol car struck a telephone pole on Glenside Avenue, 100 feet west of Lynwood Avenue, when he took evasive action to avoid hitting a dog in the roadway. He suffered severe injuries and died after being transported to a local hospital.
Officer Peterson was a U.S Army veteran and had served with the Cheltenham Township Police Department for 19 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour 19 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsOfficer Peterson,
On today, the 68th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cheltenham Township. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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