Patrolman Joseph W. Herzog, Austin Police Department, Minnesota

Patrolman Joseph W. Herzog

Austin Police Department, Minnesota

End of Watch Sunday, July 1, 1945

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Joseph W. Herzog

Patrolman Joseph Herzog was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic at an accident scene at the intersection of Kenwood Avenue and Myrtle Street at 2:15 am. Although he was using a flashlight and the red lights on the patrol car and a tow truck were on, a vehicle entered the area and struck him at approximately 45 mph.

The driver claimed she thought the lights were from a nearby business sign. No charges were filed.

Patrolman Herzog had served with the Austin Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

Age 51
Tour 9 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

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Your daughter, my mother, spoke of you often and instilled the values you instilled in her - honesty, compassion, and the courage to stand up for what's right - in her children. My sisters and cousins have passed these values on to our children, and your legacy is thriving.

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Granddaughter of Patrolman Herzog

July 27, 2025