Patrolman Beryl E. McLane, North Dakota Highway Patrol, North Dakota

Patrolman Beryl E. McLane

North Dakota Highway Patrol, North Dakota

End of Watch Friday, July 30, 1954

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Beryl E. McLane

Patrolman Beryl McLane was killed in an automobile crash on State Highway 13 between LaMoure and Napoleon.

His patrol car was struck head-on by another vehicle driven by a drunk driver. The driver of the car was charged with manslaughter.

The 27-year-old driver was convicted of second-degree manslaughter and sentenced to one to three years.

Patrolman McLane was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the North Dakota Highway Patrol for 13 years. He had previously served with the Aberdeen, South Dakota, Police Department for nine years and with the Jamestown Police Department. He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, two grandchildren, and two brothers.

Bio

Age 58
Tour 22 years
Badge 218
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Sentenced to 3 years

Impaired Driver, vehicle crash

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Patrolman McLane,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 30, 2024