On Friday, January 16, 1970, Patrolman George F. Heim was killed in a tragic car accident in the 5600 block of O’Donnell Street. Officer Heim was directing traffic around a disabled truck on O’Donnell Street during a heavy snowstorm. A car, whose driver did not see him due to the heavy snow and salt deposits on the car’s windshield, struck him. The driver of the vehicle of the car that struck Officer Heim was officially charged. Officer Heim was 42 years old and had a wife and two children.
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| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| End of Watch | 16 January, 1970 |
| City, St. | 5600 block of O’Donnell Street |
| Panel Number | 64-E: 12 |
| Cause of Death | Auto Accident |
| District Worked | Southeastern |