Iowa State Patrol, Iowa
End of Watch Saturday, July 2, 1955
Ralph Franklin Garthwaite
Patrolman Ralph Garthwaite was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a drunk driver on Highway 30. The incident occurred on a bridge as Patrolman Garhwaite travelled northbound towards Dunlap, Iowa.
The suspect was charged with manslaughter. A jury found him innocent November 30, 1956.
Patrolman Garthwaite had served with the Iowa State Patrol for three years.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 218
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Acquitted
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