United States of America
U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Gordon Elmer Stotz
1956
Gordon Elmer Stotz served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
Patrol Officer Gordon Stotz was killed in an automobile crash while pursuing another vehicle on the Lucerne Park Road, near Flornce Villa , shortly before midnight. He and his partner had observed a vehicle speeding near Avenue One, NW, and began to pursue it, reaching speeds of over 100 mph. The patrol car that Officer Stotz was riding in left the roadway and struck a large oak tree, causing him to be ejected. The officer who was driving sustained serious injuries. The vehicle being pursued also crashed nearby and the occupants were taken into custody. Officer Stotz was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of WWII and had served with the Winter Haven Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Keepsakes
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Winter Haven Police Department
Patrol Officer
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