Lynwood Newcomer
1951
Lynwood N. Newcomer.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Officer Lynwood Newcomer was electrocuted when he stepped on a live wire while exiting his patrol car during a severe storm. The incident happened in the 600 block of Virginia Avenue near the entrance to City Park. Officer Newcomer was a veteran of WWII.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, parents, and several sisters.
Service Record
Also Served
Hagerstown Police Department
Officer
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