Patrolman Frank E. Swilling succumbed to injuries received the previous day when he was struck by a vehicle. Officer Swilling had been issuing a summons to a violator at Fourth and Main Streets.  A car had swerved to avoid another vehicle, striking Officer Swilling.  Officer Swilling was transported to a local hospital where he died of severe head trauma.

Officer Swilling had been with the agency for two years and was survived by his wife and son.