On May 9, 1931, Truck Co. No. 4 cleared an incident and was returning to quarters. They were proceeding on Biddle Street when a failure in rear steering mechanism occurred, causing the truck to jump the curb onto the sidewalk. Tillerman John King was thrown from his seat. He was transported to Maryland General Hospital where his left leg was emergently amputated. Tillerman King died a few hours later. Tillerman John G. King was 36 years old and had served 6 years.
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