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- Aug. 08, 1955 -
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Delaware State Police Dept. Patch
Resided: DE, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Aug. 08, 1955
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 28 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Delaware State Police
1441 N Dupont Highway  
Dover, DE   19901   USA
(302)739-5901
County: Kent
Dept. Type: State/Police
Hero's Rank: Trooper
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Crash
Weapon Class: Vehicle
Agency URL: Click Here
On The Job: 7 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: DE   USA   Mon. Aug. 08, 1955
Summary: Trooper William Mayer was struck and killed by the driver of a tractor trailer while conducting a traffic stop on the DuPont Parkway near Smyrna, Delaware.

The driver of the tractor trailer had been drinking and fell asleep at the wheel before striking Trooper Mayer. The driver of the tractor trailer was charged with manslaughter and an unrelated grand larceny charge.

Trooper Mayer was a US Army veteran of WWII and had served with the Delaware State Police for 7 years. He was survived by his wife, brother, and three sisters

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