Robert Caldwell
1948
Robert Elvin Caldwell.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Trooper Robert Caldwell was killed in an automobile crash at the intersection of 39th Street and Chestnut Avenue in Newport News while in pursuit of a traffic violator at 10:34 pm. Another vehicle pulled out of a service station and into Trooper Caldwell's path, causing a collision. Trooper Caldwell's partner was seriously injured in the accident, and two occupants of the other vehicle were also killed. Trooper Caldwell was a United States Army WWII veteran and had served with the Virginia State Police for 18 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents and fiancee.
Service Record
Also Served
Virginia State Police
Trooper
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