1917
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.
He had been with the agency for 12 years and was survived by his wife and four children.


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.