New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Wednesday, March 28, 1923
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: 10542
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: March 28, 1923
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman James Baker was killed in a motorcycle collision on Milford Avenue near Pitkin Avenue.
Patrolman Baker was on patrol when he swerved to avoid a pedestrian who walked into the street in front of him. The motorcycle struck an elevated pole, killing Patrolman Baker.
Patrolman Baker was a U.S. Navy veteran. He served with the New York City Police Department for one year and was assigned to the 83rd Precinct, which is the present day 75th Precinct.