U.S. Navy · United States 
Rufus Froedge
1956
Rufus Edward Froedge served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
Patrolman Edward Froedge was killed when his patrol wagon collided with a patrol car at the intersection of 4th Street and Triplett Street. He was pursuing a speeding vehicle when the collision occurred. He was trapped underneath the patrol wagon after being ejected from it as a result of the crash. Patrolman Froedge was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, parents, and two brothers.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Owensboro Police Department
Patrolman
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