Union Township Constable's Office, California
End of Watch Tuesday, October 29, 1940
Add to My HeroesEdward H. Dillard
Constable Edward Dillard was killed in an automobile crash on Thornton Road seven miles northwest of Stockton.
His police car was struck head-on while he was transporting a prisoner to the San Joaquin County Jail. The prisoner was critically injured but survived. The other driver was also killed.
Constable Dillard had served in law enforcement for 26 years. He was survived by his wife, a son, and six siblings.
Bio
- Age 58
- Tour 26 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 Reflections84 years ago today. Gone but not forgotten.
Thank you for your service to the citizens of Stockton, California.
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