Schenectady Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Sunday, April 11, 2004
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 91
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: April 11, 2004
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Eric Verteramo was killed in an automobile accident while responding to an accident involving a motorcycle and a pedestrian at approximately 7:00 pm.
He lost control of his patrol car and struck a utility pole on Broadway. Patrolman Verteramo was flown to Albany Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries approximately four hours later.
Patrolman Verteramo had served with the Schenectady Police Department for 5 years. He is survived by his parents, two brothers, girlfriend, and her son.