United States Department of the Interior - United States Park Police, U.S. Government
End of Watch: Saturday, September 25, 1965
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: September 25, 1965
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Private Michael Petrella was killed in a motorcycle crash on Memorial Bridge in Washington, D.C., during a period of rain.
His motorcycle struck the side of a car next to him. He was transported to George Washington Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Private Petrella had served with the United States Park Police for six years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and mother.