St. Joseph Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Thursday, June 23, 1927
Add to My HeroesFrancis William LaMunion
Patrolman Francis LaMunion succumbed to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident the previous day while attempting to stop a speeding vehicle.
His motorcycle collided with a delivery truck at the intersection of Ship Street and Court Street.
He was taken to his home first and then rushed to the St. Joseph Sanitorium for an operation. He died the following day.
Patrolman LaMunion had served with the St. Joseph Police Department for only a short time. He was survived by his parents, brother, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, June 22, 1927
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