U.S. Army · United States 
Burnell Imhoff
1939
Burnell Imhoff served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Chief of Police Burnell Imhoff succumbed to injuries sustained five days earlier in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Main Street and Custer Avenue. He had taken evasive action to avoid striking a vehicle that had also entered the intersection. His motorcycle left the roadway and struck a restaurant, causing fatal injuries. He was first taken home and then transported to St. Joseph's Hospital, where he remained until succumbing to his injuries. Chief Imhoff was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the New Holland Police Department for 2-1/2 years.
Survivors
He was the agency's first police chief and was survived by his wife and three daughters.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
New Holland Borough Police Department
Chief of Police
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