Zone Sergeant Gerald A. DeGroot
New York State Police
New York
End of Watch: Saturday, June 24, 1978

Biographical Info
Age: 48
Tour of Duty: 19 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Saturday, June 24, 1978
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Charged with negligent homicide

Zone Sergeant Gerald DeGroot was killed when his Troop Car was stuck head on by a vehicle being operated by an intoxicated driver.

The officer had been a member of the New York State Police for 19 years.