Westfield Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch: Tuesday, February 22, 1938
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: 7
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: February 21, 1938
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Edgar Wright was killed when his motorcycle was in a collision at North and Dudley Avenues. Both of Officer Wright's legs were broken, he received a concussion, and he suffered internal injuries. He was taken to Muhlenberg Hospital where he died the following morning after surgery to attempt save one of his legs.
Patrolman Wright had served with the agency for 15 years and had previously served with the United States Army. He was survived by his wife, two sons, mother, two brothers, and a sister.