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Patrolman Patrick J. Doyle | New York City Police Department, New York
New York City Police Department, New York

Patrolman

Patrick J. Doyle

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Saturday, April 4, 1931

Biographical Info

Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 13 years
Badge Number: 2157

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Struck by streetcar
Date of Incident: March 31, 1931
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Doyle died from injuries he received when he was struck by a trolley car.

Patrolman Doyle was assigned to a traffic post near the Brooklyn Bridge when he was struck by a trolley car and crushed between the bridge structure and the trolley. Patrolman Doyle was taken to the Beekman Street Hospital where he died four days later from his injuries.

Patrolman Doyle served with the New York City Police Department for 13 years and was assigned to Traffic Precinct L.