Princess Anne County Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Thursday, July 12, 1923
Add to My HeroesSt. Elmo C. Trower
Police Officer St. Elmo Trower was killed in a motorcycle crash while pursuing a speeding car at approximately 8:00 pm.
His vehicle struck a buggy being pulled by a horse on Virginia Beach Boulevard. He was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds early the following morning.
Officer Trower had served with the Princess Anne County Police Department for just over one year. He was survived by his wife and eight children.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, July 11, 1923
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsElmo was the brother of my Great Grandfather W. Trower.
To this day Officer Trower is the only known line of duty death involving a Police Motorcycle Officer in our city’s established history.
Kelly Trower
Great Great Niece
July 12, 2024
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