United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Saturday, July 14, 1951
Add to My HeroesFrederick L. Peterson
Deputy Marshal Fred Peterson was killed in an automobile crash near Warm Lake Summit in Valley County, Idaho. He had traveled to Stibnite, Idaho on official business and was returning to Boise when his vehicle went off a steep mountain grade.
His wife, who was traveling with him, was also injured but was able to climb back up to the roadway to flag down a passing motorist.
Deputy Marshal Peterson was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Location Idaho
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