U.S. Army · United States 
Kenneth Payne
1946
Kenneth Earl Payne served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman Payne was killed in a motorcycle accident while on patrol on Washtenaw Avenue. Another vehicle pulled in front of him at the intersection of Sheridan Road and suddenly stopped. Patrolman Payne attempted to avoid a collision but was thrown to the ground, causing severe injuries. He succumbed to his injuries eight hours later. Patrolman Payne was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and had served with the Ann Arbor Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and grandparents.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Ann Arbor Police Department
Patrolman
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