William Aldridge
1977
William A. Aldridge.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
Patrolman William Aldridge succumbed to injuries sustained two weeks earlier when he was struck by a vehicle driven by a man high on drugs. Patrolman Aldridge was directing traffic at the intersection of Dayton-Liberty Road and Union Road when he was struck. He was transported to St. Elizabeth's Hospital, where he remained until succumbing to his injuries. The 20-year-old subject was charged DWI and running a stop sign. Patrolman Aldridge was a United States Army World War II veteran and had served with the Jefferson Township Police Department for eight years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
Service Record
Also Served
Jefferson Township Police Department
Patrolman
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