Bio & Incident Details
Age: 27
Tour: 6 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Motorcycle accident
Location: District of Columbia
Incident Date: 9/25/1965
Weapon: Not available
Suspect: Not available
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Officer Michael Petrella was killed in a motorcycle accident on Memorial Bridge in Washington, DC, during a period of rain. His motorcycle struck the side of a car next to him. He was transported to George Washington Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Officer Petrella had served with the agency for 6 years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and mother.




