New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Monday, December 23, 1929
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 12601
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: December 23, 1929
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Speer was struck and killed by an vehicle while directing traffic.
Patrolman Speer was directing traffic at the corner of Nostrand Avenue and Crown Street in Brooklyn. As he was standing in the street he was struck by a truck that was traveling west on Crown Street. The truck pushed Patrolman Speer into a passing Trolley, and pinned him against it.
Patrolman Speer was taken to Swedish Hospital where he died from his injuries.
Patrolman Speer had served with the New York City Police Department for five years and was assigned to the 71st Precinct. He was survived by his wife of ten months.