North Dakota Highway Patrol, North Dakota
End of Watch Friday, July 30, 1954
Add to My HeroesBeryl E. McLane
Patrolman Beryl McLane was killed in an automobile accident 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
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