Southfield Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Sunday, August 5, 1962
Add to My HeroesDonald L. Harding
Officer Harding was killed during a pursuit of drag racers on Eight Mile Road. He spotted two cars attempting to race near Beech Street. As he pursued the vehicles one of them made a U-turn and drove straight towards him. In an attempt to avoid a collision Officer Harding swerved and struck a tree. The driver of the vehicle was never apprehended.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Never apprehended
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