Maryland State Police, Maryland
End of Watch Thursday, September 1, 1921
Add to My HeroesJohn W. Jeffrey
Officer John Jeffrey was killed in a motorcycle crash on Washington Boulevard, at Brickyard Hill, two miles south of Laurel.
It is believed that his motorcycle struck a rock in the roadway, causing him to lose control and crash into a culvert at approximately 11:00 am. A passing Marine found him in the culvert and rushed him to Casualty Hospital, in Washington, DC, where he succumbed to his injuries at 2:40 pm.
Officer Jeffrey had only been with the agency for two months. His assigned patrol area included Baltimore County and Howard County
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 2 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsOfficer Jeffrey,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Maryland.
R.I.P.
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