Trooper David Z. Ernst
New Jersey State Police
New Jersey
End of Watch: Thursday, August 4, 1927
Cause: Motorcycle accident

Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 1 month
Badge Number: 305

Trooper Ernst succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day when he was involved in a motorcycle accident while on patrol. He was told to go home and return to office work the following day. While seated at his desk he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and died.

He had served with the agency for 13 months.