Bio & Incident Details
Age: 34
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Vehicular assault
Incident Date: 4/12/1929
Weapon: Automobile
Suspect: Not available
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Patrolman Andrew Wood was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver.
Patrolman Wood was walking his post when at 136th Street and Riverside Drive, Manhattan. Patrolman Wood began walking over to assist the motorists involved in the accident when he was struck by a taxi cab. After falling to the ground, Patrolman Wood was struck by a second vehicle. The driver of the taxi cab fled the scene.
Patrolman Wood was taken to Knickerbocker Hospital where he died from his injuries.
Patrolman Wood was assigned to the 15th Precinct, the present day 30th Precinct. He was survived by his wife and two children.
