Patrolman John Meiboom
Grand Rapids Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Saturday, October 10, 1925

Biographical Info
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Motorcycle accident
Date of Incident: Saturday, October 10, 1925
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Meiboom was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a truck on Godfrey Avenue just outside of the city limits. He had just completed a traffic stop and was returning into the city when a truck veered into his lane of traffic and struck him. Patrolman Meiboom was transported to St. Mary's Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries 20 minutes later.

Patrolman Meiboom was assigned to the 3rd Precinct Station and was survived by his wife.