Police Officer Donald L. Harding, Southfield Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer Donald L. Harding

Southfield Police Department, Michigan

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Donald L. Harding

Police Officer Donald Harding was killed while pursuing drag racers on Eight Mile Road.

Officer Harding and his partner spotted two cars attempting to race near Beech Road. As they pursued the vehicles, one of them intentionally swerved toward the patrol vehicle, forcing them to skid on the road. The car struck a tree. Officer Harding was killed instantly. His partner was critically injured.

The driver of the vehicle was never apprehended.

Officer Harding was a United States National Guard veteran and had served with the Southfield Police Department for one year. He was survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Automobile
Offender Never apprehended

traffic patrol, vehicle pursuit

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