New York State Police, New York
End of Watch Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Add to My HeroesDavid W. Cunniff
Trooper David Cunniff succumbed to injuries sustained the previous night when his patrol car was struck from behind by a tractor-trailer at approximately 8:25 pm.
He had made a traffic stop of the speeding vehicle on the New York State Thruway, at Exit 27, and was stopped on the shoulder when the semi hit his patrol car from behind. The impact caused him to become partially ejected. He was transported to a local hospital with massive injuries but succumbed to those injuries the following day.
On February 3rd, 2015, the driver of the tractor-trailer was charged with aggravated criminally negligent homicide, aggravated manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and several traffic violations.
Trooper Cunniff had served with the New York State Police for nine years and was assigned to Troop T. He is survived by his wife and two young sons.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 9 years
- Badge 5128
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Monday, December 16, 2013
Most Recent Reflection
View all 213 ReflectionsTrooper Cunniff,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of New York. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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