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Blaine Leroy Baxter

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Blaine Leroy Baxter

Birth
Sparks, Washoe County, Nevada, USA
Death
4 Sep 1935 (aged 28)
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
Burial
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA Add to Map
Plot
X-2-157-1-E
Memorial ID
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Officer Blaine L. Baxter
Salt Lake City Police Department
Utah
End of Watch: Wednesday, September 4, 1935

Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Wednesday, September 4, 1935
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

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.
Officer Blaine L. Baxter
Salt Lake City Police Department
Utah
End of Watch: Wednesday, September 4, 1935

Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Wednesday, September 4, 1935
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

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.


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