Police Officer Carl T. Hunt, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

Police Officer Carl T. Hunt

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Friday, May 1, 1925

Carl T. Hunt

Police Officer Carl Hunt succumbed to injuries received in a motorcycle accident two days earlier.

He was chasing a speeding vehicle on Government Drive when the front tire on his motorcycle blew out as he rounded a corner near McKinley Drive in Forest Park. Officer Hunt was thrown over the handle bars and sustained a skull fracture. A witness to the accident rushed him to the hospital where he later succumbed to the injuries.

Officer Hunt had been with the agency for two years and was survived by his expectant. His son, who was born one month later, followed in his father's footsteps and joined the St. Louis Police Department.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Incident Date Wednesday, April 29, 1925
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

vehicle pursuit

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 88th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

May 6, 2013