Trooper Robert Elvin Caldwell

Trooper Robert Elvin Caldwell | Virginia State Police, Virginia
Virginia State Police, Virginia
Trooper Robert Elvin Caldwell

Virginia State Police, Virginia

End of Watch Thursday, June 17, 1948

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Robert Elvin Caldwell

Trooper Robert Caldwell was killed in an automobile crash at the intersection of 39th Street and Chestnut Avenue, in Newport News, while in pursuit of a traffic violator.

Another vehicle pulled out of a service station and into Trooper Caldwell's path, causing a collision. Trooper Caldwell's partner was seriously injured in the accident and two occupants of the other vehicle were also killed.

Trooper Caldwell was a WWII veteran and had served with the Virginia State Police for 18 months.

Bio

  • Age 25
  • Tour 1 year, 6 months
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash
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June 17, 2015

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