Wesley Thompson
1941
Wesley Frank Thompson.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
Motorcycle Officer Wesley Thompson was killed when he struck a power line being strung across SW 3rd Avenue near SW 21st Road. He was riding his police motorcycle and chasing a speeding motorist when the incident occurred. Officer Thompson was traveling at approximately 50 mph when he struck the wire. Officer Thompson was a WWI veteran and had served with the Miami Police Department for six years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
Service Record
Also Served
Miami Police Department
Motorcycle Officer
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