James Anderson
1954
James H. Anderson.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman James Anderson was struck and killed by a vehicle during a traffic stop for a routine equipment inspection about 11 miles east of Bozeman and 10 miles west of Livingston, Montana, on U.S. Highway 10. He was standing at the driver's side window of the vehicle he pulled over when he was struck. The driver who struck Patrolman Anderson was acquitted of involuntary manslaughter. Patrolman Anderson was a United States Navy WWII veteran who had served with the Montana Highway Patrol for nine years and previously served with the Custer County Sheriff's Office for ten years. He was survived by his wife, son, three brothers and a sister. His son served with the FBI for a few years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, three brothers and a sister.
Service Record
Also Served
Montana Highway Patrol
Patrolman
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