Francis Wallbank
- Died:
- 27 December 1921
- Age:
- 45
- Rank:
- Police Sergeant
- Force:
- Preston Borough Police
- Cause:
- Road Traffic Collision (RTC)
- Duty Status:
- On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Died in the infirmary soon after being fatally injured when he was struck by a taxi-cab while on night patrol in Garstang Road, Preston.
Police Memorial Tribute
Sergeant Wallbank, a drill instructor with Preston Borough Police, was on Boxing Day night duty when, on Garstang Road, he was struck by a taxi-cab and carried ten yards on the bonnet.
He was taken to the local infirmary at 11:45pm but died soon after at 12:10am.
A civilian was also struck by the taxi but survived. The taxi driver was later charged with manslaughter.
