U.S. Army · United States 
Preston Bradley
1921
Preston E. Bradley served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
Officer Preston Bradley was killed when he was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic with another officer at 7th and O Streets, NW. The officers saw the vehicle approaching and refusing to slow down. As the car passed both officers jumped on the running boards. The vehicle accelerated and struck a streetcar in the next intersection, pinning Officer Bradley between the two vehicles. He succumbed to major internal injuries received in the accident. Officer Bradley was a United States Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, sister, and two brothers.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Metropolitan Police Department
Officer
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