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Robert Dennis Edwards
- Jan. 21, 1984 -
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| Resided: |
FL, USA
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| Born: | Unk |
| Fallen: | Jan. 21, 1984 |
| Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 34 yrs. of age |
| | Agency |
| Dept: | West Palm Beach Police Dept. - FL
600 Banyan Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL
33401 USA
(561)822-1900 |
| County: | Palm Beach |
| Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
| Hero's Rank: | Officer |
| Sworn Date: | Unk |
| FBI Class: | Crash |
| Weapon Class: | Vehicle |
| Agency URL: | Click Here
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| On The Job: |
4 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
| Offender: |
No Info
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| Location: |
FL
USA
Sat. Jan. 21, 1984
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| Summary: |
Officer Edwards was killed in an automobile accident while responding to a local hospital to assist his partner with a prisoner. The two had arrested a woman at a disturbance and placed her in the back of a patrol car. The woman started banging her head on the inside of the car causing injuries to herself. Officer Edwards' partner transported her to the hospital as Officer Edwards waited for a tow truck for the suspect's car.
When another officer arrived to take over Officer Edwards responded to the hospital to assist his partner. As he entered an intersection another car turned left, causing a collision which knocked Officer Edwards' patrol car into a concrete light pole.
Officer Edwards had served with the agency for 4 years. He was survived by his wife, four children, brother, and mother.
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