1935

February 25, 1935 Patrolman J. Roy Hicks Cincinnati Police Division, OH Patrolman Hicks was killed in a motorcycle accident while chasing a speeding vehicle. He had been with the agency for just over four years.

April 03, 1935 Patrolman Horace C. Parker Richmond Police Department, VA Patrolman Parker was killed in a motorcycle accident when his police motorcycle was struck by a vehicle at Lady and Cary Streets. He had been with the agency for eight years

April 14, 1935 Officer Edward L. Bond California Highway Patrol, CA Officer Edward L. Bond was patrolling along a levee road in Sacramento County when his motorcycle skidded as he was rounding a curve.  Bond lost control and was hurled over the embankment. The 38-year-old patrolman had served with the Patrol four years.

May 17, 1935 Highway Patrolman Joseph N. Avary Texas Department of Public Safety, TX Patrolman Avary was killed in a motorcycle accident while on patrol. He had been with the agency for four years.

May 28, 1935 Officer Ernest E. Leonard Jr. Dallas Police Department, TX Officer Leonard was killed in a motorcycle accident while attempting to catch a speeder. He was survived by his parents, four brothers, and sister

May 28, 1935 Patrolman Alson E. McCasland Denver Police Department, CO On April 13, 1935, Patrolman McCasland was traveling east on a motorcycle. At East 19th and Clarkson, his motorcycle struck a car driven by Miss Muriel Painter. The motorcycle overturned and McCasland suffered a fractured left arm, brain concussion and numerous cuts. He died from complications on May 28, 1935. Denver Police Department

June 16, 1935 Policeman A. C. Madon Los Angeles Police Department, CA Policeman Madon was killed in a motorcycle accident while on duty

June 29, 1935 Deputy Sheriff Sam R. Tidwell Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, TX Deputy Tidwell was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle that was attempting to pass another vehicle. He had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his wife and three children.

July 11, 1935 Patrolman Guy Albert Freese Texas Department of Public Safety, TX Patrolman Freese was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a bus while he was escorting a motorcade. He had been with the agency for five years

July 27, 1935 Trooper Anthony F. Laurence New York State Police, NY Trooper Laurence was killed when his motorcycle suddenly lurched forward and struck a tree.  Trooper Laurence had been with the agency for seven years.

August 10, 1935 Officer John W. Dieken Dallas Police Department, TX Officer Dieken was killed in a motorcycle accident while responding to a fire call. During his response another motorist turned in front of him causing a collision. He succumbed to his injuries the next day. Officer Dieken had been with the agency for one year and was survived by his wife, son, parents, and sister.

August 14, 1935 Police Officer Lavon B.New Turlock Police Department, CA While he was pursuing a vehicle with his police Harley-Davidson , he was involved in an accident. He had a collision with another vehicle on June 23, 1935. The force of the collision was so great that the rear axle of the car was torn away. He was taken to Emanuel Hospital in Turlock. He was transferred to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Stockton (now called St. Joseph’s Medical Center) for extensive surgery. He was expected to survive, so his death came as a shock to his family and the city. He died from his injuries on August 14, 1935. He was survived by his wife Vera and a six-year-old son, Bayne. He was a native of Oklahoma City, his remains were sent back there for burial. Officer New came from a law enforcement family. His father Amos New was a Texas Ranger and a U.S. Marshall who rode with Pat Garrett.

August 20, 1935 Patrolman Leroy S. Bedell Ohio Highway Patrol, OH Patrolman Bedell was killed in a motorcycle accident while patrolling State Route 4 in Erie County. He was stationed at Bellevue.

August 24, 1935 Officer Ivan Casselman California Highway Patrol, CA Officer Ivan Casselman was killed when his patrol motorcycle crashed into the back of a truck near Davis in Yolo County. Witnesses said Casselman was thrown fifteen feet off the roadway after striking the rear of a truck he was attempting to pass. The 33-year-old patrolman died hours later from his injuries. Casselman was a seven-year member of the Yolo County Squad.

September 04, 1935 Police Officer Blaine L. Baxter Salt Lake City Police Department, UT Officer Baxter was killed in a motorcycle accident while attempting to stop a speeding vehicle. Another vehicle turned in front of him. He attempted to take evasive action but lost control of the motorcycle and crashed into a building. Officer Baxter had been with the agency for six months and was survived by his wife and son.

September 22, 1935 Police Officer Michael English, Syracuse (NY) PD,  Officer English was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by another vehicle at the intersection of Hiawatha Boulevard and Van Rensselaer Street.

October 01, 1935 Patrolman Howard E. Beitman Cincinnati Police Division, OH Patrolman Beitman succumbed to injuries received in a motorcycle accident one week earlier. He had been with the agency for ten years.

November 04, 1935 Chief of Police Andrew J. Clothier Jr. Norwood Police Department, PA Chief Clothier was killed in a motorcycle accident while on patrol. He was struck by a sedan at the intersection of Chester Pike and West Winona Avenue. The driver of the other vehicle was arrested but was later released after the jury found that there was no criminal intent.  Chief Clothier had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his wife.

November 04, 1935 Patrolman Mart D. Tarrant Texas Department of Public Safety, TX Patrolman Tarrant was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by an automobile near Waco, Texas. He had been with the agency for four years.

November 08, 1935 Trooper Farley K. Litton West Virginia State Police, WV Motorcycle Accident

November 19, 1935 Ed Hennecy South Carolina Highway Patrol, SC Motorcycle Accident

December 17, 1935 Officer Charles H. Nissen California Highway Patrol, CA Officer Charles H. Nissen was pursuing a traffic violator when a vehicle ahead of him slowed for a turn. Nissen applied his brakes to reduce his speed, but his motorcycle struck the rear of the vehicle and skidded. The patrolman was thrown to the pavement and died at the scene.