Charles Andreano
1964
Charles Thomas Andreano.
How He Died
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Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Captain Thomas Andreano was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a drowning call. As the patrol car he was riding in entered the intersection of Army Post Road and Indianola Road, a car ran a stop sign and struck him. The driver of the patrol car was injured in the collision, and the two occupants of the other car died as well. None of the four were wearing seat belts. Captain Andreano was a United States Army WWII veteran and had served with the Des Moines Police Department for 22 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter. His brother also served with the Des Moines Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Service Record
Also Served
Des Moines Police Department
Captain
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