Patrolman Frederick G. Mercer, Metropolitan Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman Frederick G. Mercer

Metropolitan Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Thursday, September 20, 1923

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Frederick G. Mercer

Patrolman Fred Mercer was killed in a motorcycle accident on the Charles River Parkway, at the intersection with Western Avenue, in Cambridge.

He was attempting to stop a speeding motorist when a truck turn into his path, causing him to collide with it. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries several hours later.

Patrolman Mercer had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for 12 years. He was survived by his wife, son, five brothers.

Bio

Age 42
Tour 12 years
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Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

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Patrolman Mercer, it has been 101 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your 12 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Massachusetts.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

September 21, 2024