Trooper Daniel L. O'Brien
Rhode Island State Police
Rhode Island
End of Watch: Tuesday, August 31, 1954

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Weather/Natural disaster
Date of Incident: Tuesday, August 31, 1954
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Trooper O'Brien drowned while performing rescue operations in East Matunuck during Hurricane Carol. Trooper O'Brien was near Succotash Road, informing residents to evacuate when rapidly rising water crippled his patrol car. While helping a citizen a large wave separated the two and washed Trooper O'Brien away.

Trooper O'Brien was posthusmously awarded the agency's State Police Service Ribbon.