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Resided:
LA, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
May. 02, 1954
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 33 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Ponchatoula Police Dept.
LA
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Officer
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Accident - Police
On The Job:
3 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
LA
USA
Sun. May. 02, 1954
Summary:
Officer Wilmer Trosclair was electrocuted after responding to a location on Highway 51 for reports of a downed electric wire. As he stepped out of his car to place flares the line came in contact with his car, causing his death.
A passerby notified police of the incident approximately 45 minutes later after driving past the scene and noticing Officer Trosclair on the ground.
Officer Trosclair had served with the agency for three years. He was survived by his wife and son.
