Patrolman Michael J. Kavanagh
Nassau County Police Department
New York
End of Watch: Sunday, May 29, 1977

Biographical Info
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: 1300

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Sunday, May 29, 1977
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Kavanagh was struck and killed by a vehicle fleeing officers. He had stopped on Southern State Parkway near Newbridge Road in an attempt to divert traffic when the suspect vehicle struck him. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Valor and Purple Heart for his actions.

Patrolman Kavanagh had been with the agency for ten years.