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Patrolman Michael P. McEllen | Paramus Police Department, New Jersey Paramus Police Department, New Jersey

Patrolman

Michael P. McEllen

Paramus Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch: Sunday, October 3, 1976

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 27

Tour: 3 years, 6 months

Badge # 306

Cause: Automobile accident

Incident Date: 10/3/1976

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman McEllen was killed in an automobile accident while responding to an intruder call at 2300 hours. His patrol car hydroplaned on a rain-slicked Route 17, causing it to strike a light pole.

Patrolman McEllen had served with the agency for 3.5 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

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As this anniversary passes, it seems like only yesterday that this awful tragedy occured. i was with Jeannie and her children thru her ordeal and a day dosen't go by that they aren't thought of. how proud michael would be of craig and michelle.

susan barry wellington
family friend
October 11, 2011

 

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