Lawrence Hopwood

Died

29 March 1959

Age

Rank

Police Constable

Force

Oldham Borough Police

Cause

Road Traffic Collision (RTC)

Duty Status

On Duty

Circumstances

Whilst on bicycle patrol in Hollins Road, Oldham, a car that was travelling behind him at speed collided with him. He was thrown up in the air, and crashed back down onto the car.

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.