Town of Oyster Bay Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Saturday, November 22, 1930
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: November 22, 1930
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman David Naar was killed in a motorcycle accident while pursuing a speeding motorist.
Patrolman Naar was on patrol on Sunrise Highway in Massapequa when he observed a speeding vehicle and began to pursue it. As he approached the corner of Sunrise Highway and Carmans Road, a limousine was pulling out of a gas station. The speeding vehicle passed it, but the limousine then pulled out in front of Patrolman Naar.
His motorcycle struck the limousine and was thrown to the ground. He suffered a fractured skull and died at the scene.
Patrolman Naar was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.