Cst. Robert Forster
Motor Constable Forster had been travelling along Belleville Street at Menzies after leaving the wharf itself. His motorcycle and sidecar collided with a travelling motorcar, and Cst. Forster suffered significant, life-threatening injuries.Cst. Forster was rushed to St. Joseph’s Hospital and while he survived overnight, his condition worsened the next day. He died with his brother, VicPD Cst. George Forster, at his bedside. He was 33 years old.Constable Robert Forster was buried in Ross Bay Cemetery.Today, we remember the sacrifice of our brother, VicPD Constable Robert Forster.You can learn more about our fallen officers here: https://vicpd.ca/about-us/fallen-heroes/-30-
