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Maryland Department of State Police

End of Watch: 1/28/1931
Age: 27
Years of Service: 2
Cause of Death: Motorcycle Accident
National Memorial Panel: 6-E: 9

While traveling by motorcycle on Washington State Road approaching Westminster, he collided with a car near Colonial Avenue. The motorcycle struck the right front fender of the car and Rhodes' head hit the door. His skull was crushed.​