| May 7, 1917
Park Policeman John L. Donner Lincoln Park District Police Department Illinois Park Policeman John L. Donner was killed in a motorcycle accident while pursuing a motorist on Sheridan Road in Lincoln Park. Officer Donner was survived by his wife. |
| May 16, 1917
Patrolman Anthony Hlavaty McKeesport Police Department Pennsylvania Patrolman Hlavaty
38 succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day May 15, 1917 when his
motorcycle struck a streetcar track and crashed.
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| June 10, 1917
Motorcycle Officer Frank East San Antonio Police Department, TX Officer East was killed when a bicyclist pulled out in front of his motorcycle. Officer East was forced to swerve out of the way and lost control of his motorcycle and crashed. Officer East suffered head injuries and died as a result of those injuries. |
| June 16, 1917
Officer Frank Sparks Bakersfield Police Department, CA Officer Sparks was killed when his police motorcycle struck a car while he was pursuing a speeding motorist. |