Trooper Russell John Moesta
New Jersey State Police
New Jersey
End of Watch: Thursday, November 19, 1970

Biographical Info
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 6 months
Badge Number: 2579

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by train
Date of Incident: Thursday, November 19, 1970
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Trooper Moesta was killed when his patrol car was struck by a train at the railroad crossing on Ramah Road in Fairfield Township. He was en route to investigate a robbery when the accident occurred.

Trooper Moesta had served with the agency for 6 months. He was survived by his wife and two sons.