Albany Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Monday, May 13, 1957
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: May 13, 1957
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer Samuel Robinson was killed in an automobile accident while responding to a call.
He and his partner were responding to a domestic disturbance when they were struck by another vehicle at Madison and South Lake Avenues. After colliding with the vehicle, the patrol car struck a tree head on, throwing Officer Robinson out of the car. Officer Robinson was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries shortly thereafter.
Officer Robinson is survived by his wife, two sons, parents and a brother.