Patrolman
Otto Anthony Welch
New Albany Police Department
Friday, December 15, 1922
Otto Anthony Welch
New Albany Police Department
Friday, December 15, 1922
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Incident Details
Cause of Death:Motorcycle accident
Date/Time of Incident:
Friday, December 15, 1922
05:30 pm
Incident to Death Duration:
Same day
Incident Location:
Culbertson Avenue and Thomas Street, New Albany
Incident County:
Floyd
Incident Township:
New Albany
Weapon Used:
None
Suspect Disposition:
None
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Otto Anthony Welch
New Albany Police Department
Friday, December 15, 1922
Otto Anthony Welch
New Albany Police Department
Friday, December 15, 1922
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Patrolman Otto Welch was killed in a two-vehicle accident when his motorcycle struck a vehicle which had come to a sudden stop as its driver was turning into a garage.
He was thrown upon impact and killed instantly when the sidecar of his motorcycle collided with the rear of a vehicle driven by a 25-year-old female.
Patrolman Welch was survived by his wife, daughter, sister and seven brothers.
Personal Details
Age: 34Law Enforcement Service:
5 years, 0 months
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Burial Place:Fairview Cemetery, New Albany