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- Sep. 17, 1957 -
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Resided: OK, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Sep. 17, 1957
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 53 yrs. of age
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Dept: Muskogee Police Dept.
OK   USA
Dept. Type: Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank: Captain
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Crash
Weapon Class: Vehicle
On The Job: 20 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: OK   USA   Tue. Sep. 17, 1957
Summary: Captain Purdin died of injuries he received when he was involved in a motorcycle accident. Captain Purdin was escorting a funeral procession when his department motorcycle was stuck from behind by an automobile. Captain Purdin suffered a broken leg and a fractured thigh. Captain Purdin's leg did not heal and it had to be amputated. While he was recovering at a hospital a blood clot moved from his inured leg to his heart, killing him.

Captain Purdin had served with the Muskogee Police Department for 20 years and was survived by his wife and four children.

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