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Trooper Kenneth N. Devitt | New York State Police, New York New York State Police, New York

Trooper

Kenneth N. Devitt

New York State Police, New York

End of Watch: Friday, February 19, 1937

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 28

Tour: 7 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Duty related illness

Incident Date: 8/21/1931

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Trooper Devitt was injured on August 21, 1931 when a vehicle struck his motorcycle while parked on the side of Route 5 in Canastota. Trooper Devitt's leg was fractured and a motorcycle spoke pierced his leg. He developed Bright's disease as a result of his injury and died on February 19, 1937.

Trooper Devitt had served with the agency for 7 years.

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I said a little prayer today for Trooper Devitt and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes
February 13, 2009

 

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