Hallock Police Department, Minnesota
End of Watch Sunday, July 12, 1959
Add to My HeroesDeo C. Waldron
Chief Waldron was struck and killed by a race car while working the stock car races at the local fairgrounds. He was keeping the crowd away from the edge of the track when an accident occurred between two race cars. One of the cars went over the embankment and struck Chief Waldron as he attempted to get out of the way.
Chief Waldron had been in law enforcement for 15 years and was survived by his wife and two sons.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
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