Lawrence Hopwood

Died

:

29 March 1959

Age

:

30

Rank

:

Police Constable

Force

:

Oldham Borough Police

Cause

:

Road Traffic Collision (RTC)

Duty Status

:

On Duty

Killed while on bicycle patrol in Hollins Road, Oldham, when he was struck from behind by a car that was travelling at speed. He was thrown in the air and crashed back down onto the car.