Clarence LaCroix
1925
Clarence Henry LaCroix.
How He Died
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Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Deputy Clarence LaCroix was killed in a motorcycle crash while on patrol.
He was riding west on Nine Mile Road near Van Dyke when a Nash automobile turned in front of him. The motorcycle was hurled into a ditch after brushing the auto, and then fell on top of the officer. Attendants from the Detroit Police ambulance who took the call said that his neck was broken, and he lived but a short time afterwards. No charges were brought against the driver of the vehicle.
Deputy LaCroix was known as an expert cyclist. He'd served as a dispatch rider for the U.S. Army in France with the American Expeditionary Forces for 22 months during World War I. He was buried with military honors, having won honorable mention overseas, a military firing squad, buglers corps, color guard, and both a police and sheriff escort accompanied the American Legion in the procession to the St. Peter's Cemetery.
Deputy LaCroix was survived by his wife and two daughters.
He was riding west on Nine Mile Road near Van Dyke when a Nash automobile turned in front of him. The motorcycle was hurled into a ditch after brushing the auto, and then fell on top of the officer. Attendants from the Detroit Police ambulance who took the call said that his neck was broken, and he lived but a short time afterwards. No charges were brought against the driver of the vehicle.
Deputy LaCroix was known as an expert cyclist. He'd served as a dispatch rider for the U.S. Army in France with the American Expeditionary Forces for 22 months during World War I. He was buried with military honors, having won honorable mention overseas, a military firing squad, buglers corps, color guard, and both a police and sheriff escort accompanied the American Legion in the procession to the St. Peter's Cemetery.
He was riding west on Nine Mile Road near Van Dyke when a Nash automobile turned in front of him. The motorcycle was hurled into a ditch after brushing the auto, and then fell on top of the officer. Attendants from the Detroit Police ambulance who took the call said that his neck was broken, and he lived but a short time afterwards. No charges were brought against the driver of the vehicle.
Deputy LaCroix was known as an expert cyclist. He'd served as a dispatch rider for the U.S. Army in France with the American Expeditionary Forces for 22 months during World War I. He was buried with military honors, having won honorable mention overseas, a military firing squad, buglers corps, color guard, and both a police and sheriff escort accompanied the American Legion in the procession to the St. Peter's Cemetery.
Deputy LaCroix was survived by his wife and two daughters.
He was riding west on Nine Mile Road near Van Dyke when a Nash automobile turned in front of him. The motorcycle was hurled into a ditch after brushing the auto, and then fell on top of the officer. Attendants from the Detroit Police ambulance who took the call said that his neck was broken, and he lived but a short time afterwards. No charges were brought against the driver of the vehicle.
Deputy LaCroix was known as an expert cyclist. He'd served as a dispatch rider for the U.S. Army in France with the American Expeditionary Forces for 22 months during World War I. He was buried with military honors, having won honorable mention overseas, a military firing squad, buglers corps, color guard, and both a police and sheriff escort accompanied the American Legion in the procession to the St. Peter's Cemetery.
Survivors
Deputy LaCroix was survived by his wife and two daughters.
Service Record
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Macomb County Sheriff's Office
Motorcycle Deputy
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