Officer Thomas J. Wixted
Philadelphia Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Sunday, March 15, 1942
Biographical Info
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 2151
Unit of assignment: Foot Traffic
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Saturday, March 14, 1942
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Wixted was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic near the Philadelphia Convention Hall, 34th and Curie Ave., following a basketball game. Officer Wixted was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries early the following morning. The driver was charged with reckless driving.
Officer Wixted was survived by his wife.
The Philadelphia Inquirer; Wednesday morning, March 18, 1942, Page 43:
"WIXTED – March 15, THOMAS J., husband of Loretta M. Cusick Wixted. Relatives, friends, Phila. Police Foot Traffic Division and all organizations of which he was a member, invited to funeral, Thurs., 8.30 A. M., from his mother's residence, 945 W. Huntingdon st. Solemn Requiem Mass, St. Edward's Church, 10 A. M. Int. Holy Sepulchre. Viewing Wed. eve."
Sources:
1. World War I Draft Registration
2. Philadelphia Police
3. Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Sunday, March 15, 1942
Biographical Info
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 2151
Unit of assignment: Foot Traffic
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Saturday, March 14, 1942
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Wixted was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic near the Philadelphia Convention Hall, 34th and Curie Ave., following a basketball game. Officer Wixted was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries early the following morning. The driver was charged with reckless driving.
Officer Wixted was survived by his wife.
The Philadelphia Inquirer; Wednesday morning, March 18, 1942, Page 43:
"WIXTED – March 15, THOMAS J., husband of Loretta M. Cusick Wixted. Relatives, friends, Phila. Police Foot Traffic Division and all organizations of which he was a member, invited to funeral, Thurs., 8.30 A. M., from his mother's residence, 945 W. Huntingdon st. Solemn Requiem Mass, St. Edward's Church, 10 A. M. Int. Holy Sepulchre. Viewing Wed. eve."
Sources:
1. World War I Draft Registration
2. Philadelphia Police
3. Philadelphia Inquirer
Officer Thomas J. Wixted
Philadelphia Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Sunday, March 15, 1942
Biographical Info
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 2151
Unit of assignment: Foot Traffic
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Saturday, March 14, 1942
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Wixted was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic near the Philadelphia Convention Hall, 34th and Curie Ave., following a basketball game. Officer Wixted was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries early the following morning. The driver was charged with reckless driving.
Officer Wixted was survived by his wife.
The Philadelphia Inquirer; Wednesday morning, March 18, 1942, Page 43:
"WIXTED – March 15, THOMAS J., husband of Loretta M. Cusick Wixted. Relatives, friends, Phila. Police Foot Traffic Division and all organizations of which he was a member, invited to funeral, Thurs., 8.30 A. M., from his mother's residence, 945 W. Huntingdon st. Solemn Requiem Mass, St. Edward's Church, 10 A. M. Int. Holy Sepulchre. Viewing Wed. eve."
Sources:
1. World War I Draft Registration
2. Philadelphia Police
3. Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Sunday, March 15, 1942
Biographical Info
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 2151
Unit of assignment: Foot Traffic
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Saturday, March 14, 1942
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Wixted was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic near the Philadelphia Convention Hall, 34th and Curie Ave., following a basketball game. Officer Wixted was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries early the following morning. The driver was charged with reckless driving.
Officer Wixted was survived by his wife.
The Philadelphia Inquirer; Wednesday morning, March 18, 1942, Page 43:
"WIXTED – March 15, THOMAS J., husband of Loretta M. Cusick Wixted. Relatives, friends, Phila. Police Foot Traffic Division and all organizations of which he was a member, invited to funeral, Thurs., 8.30 A. M., from his mother's residence, 945 W. Huntingdon st. Solemn Requiem Mass, St. Edward's Church, 10 A. M. Int. Holy Sepulchre. Viewing Wed. eve."
Sources:
1. World War I Draft Registration
2. Philadelphia Police
3. Philadelphia Inquirer
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