Norfolk Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Wednesday, December 9, 1959
Add to My HeroesRobert Clifton Hill
Officer Robert Hill was killed when his patrol car was struck by another vehicle that was fleeing from another crash that had just occurred.
The fleeing vehicle struck the back of Officer Hill's patrol car, which was stopped at a red light at the intersection of Granby Street and Bayview Boulevard, causing it to erupt in flames. Officer Hill was unable to exit the vehicle and died at the scene. The fleeing driver also died in the crash.
Officer Hill was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Killed in crash
Most Recent Reflection
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