JT
John Tate
1964
John C. Tate.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Lieutenant John Tate was killed in an automobile crash when his patrol car was struck by a car that had run a red light. He was driving on Van Buren Street when the car ran the light at Adams Avenue. The impact caused Lieutenant Tate to be thrown from the vehicle and strike a fire hydrant. Before succumbing to his injuries, he requested that no charges be filed against the other driver. Lieutenant Tate was a United States Army WWII veteran and served with the Camden Police Department for 13 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and son.
Service Record
Also Served
Camden Police Department
Lieutenant
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