Falmouth Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Wednesday, August 16, 1933
Add to My HeroesSamuel Pierce
Patrolman Samuel Pierce was killed in a motorcycle crash when his police motorcycle collided with a vehicle.
He was traveling on Menauhant Road when another vehicle backed onto the road and entered his path, causing a collision. The driver fled the scene but was arrested the next day and charged with negligent operation of a vehicle and leaving the scene of an accident.
Patrolman Pierce was a WWI veteran and had served with the Falmouth Police Department for one year. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsPatrolman Pierce,
On today, the 91st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War I.
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