Bio & Incident Details
Age: 37
Tour: 12 years
Badge # 1303
Cause: Motorcycle accident
Incident Date: 10/31/1925
Weapon: Not available
Suspect: Not available
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Patrolman Nichols was killed in a motorcycle accident while en route to provide an escort at a parade for a gubernatorial candidate.
He was on Broad Street when his motorcycle struck an object in the road. He was thrown from the bike. Patrolman Nichols suffered a fractured skull and was taken to St. Michael's Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
Patrolman Nichols had served with the Newark Police Department for 12 years. He is survived by his wife, daughter, two sons, mother, and sister.
