Age: 49
Died: Sunday, March 24, 1946
Cause of Death: Struck by an automobile
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Deputy Sheriff Olney Benton Crawford Age: 49 Died: Sunday, March 24, 1946 Cause of Death: Struck by an automobile |
| Deputy Sheriff Olney Benton Crawford was working an accident scene directing traffic when an automobile driven by a drunk driver struck the officer. The vehicle was travelling an estimated 60 mph. Officer Crawford suffered extensive injuries and was pronounced dead on arrival at St. Joseph Hospital. | |