In memory of
Claude Wilson
1935
- Their country
- United States of America
- Killed that day
- January 27, 1935, aged 47
Their life
Deputy Sheriff Claude Wilson succumbed to injuries sustained three days before when his cruiser was struck by a drunk driver at Nine Mile and Berg Road, in Southfield.
Deputy Wilson was on routine patrol when the suspect ran a stop sign and struck the vehicle. A passenger in the other car died at the scene. The drunk driver was charged with negligent homicide but committed suicide before coming to trial.
Deputy Wilson had served with the Oakland County Sheriff's Department for ten years.
Survived by
He was survived by his brother and aunt.
What people have said
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