Salt Lake City Police Department, Utah
End of Watch Wednesday, September 4, 1935
Add to My HeroesBlaine L. Baxter
Officer Baxter was killed in a motorcycle accident while attempting to stop a speeding vehicle. Another vehicle turned in front of him. He attempted to take evasive action but lost control of the motorcycle and crashed into a building.
Officer Baxter had been with the agency for six months and was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Not available
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