U.S. Army · United States 
Charles Bruce
1983
Charles E. Bruce served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
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Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman Charlie Bruce succumbed to injuries he received when he was involved in a motorcycle crash on Wednesday, August 3, 1983, at 12:45 p.m. Patrolman Bruce was traveling north on Atlantic Boulevard when a vehicle made an illegal U-turn in front of him. He was unable to avoid hitting the side of the vehicle, and he flew into the air. The impact of the crash and the force of hitting the ground caused his helmet to fall off. He was transported to North Beach Community Hospital, where he was unable to recover from a fractured pelvis and injuries to his chest, abdomen, and head and died three weeks later. The driver was charged with making an improper U-turn. Patrolman Bruce was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department for 22 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and three sons.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Fort Lauderdale Police Department
Patrolman
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