Salem Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch: Thursday, October 13, 1955
Age: 57
Tour of Duty: 30 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: September 18, 1955
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman John Bennett succumbed to injuries sustained 25 days earlier when he was struck by a vehicle while on duty in front of Salem High School at 3:00 pm.
He remained in a coma from the time of the incident until his death.
Patrolman Bennett had served with the Salem Police Department for 30 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.