Injuries suffered by Officer Harry A. Bolin, 54, early August 16, 1940, when he was knocked from an inter-urban frieght train caused his death in the City Hospital.  The accident occurred beneath a railroad elevation at Kentucky Avenue and Missouri Street.

Bolin apparently "hopped" a ride on the slow moving inter-urban and was brushed off by a danger sign protruding from a steel support beneath the elevation.  He was found lying in the street by the driver of a taxicab that was passing by.  Bolin's chest was crushed and his head injured.  He was unconscious when found.

Bolin was widely known as a singer and had appeared at church and lodge assemblies in the city. He had been a member of the police department 11 years.

Born in Zanesville, Ohio, Bolin came to Indianapolis in 1910 while employed by a telephone company. He was assigned to the electrical division of the police and fire alarm system when he first became a member of the department.

Bolin was survived by his wife, a son, and a daughter.

Source: Indianapolis Star, August 17, 1940