New Haven Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch: Saturday, October 21, 2006
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 17 years
Badge Number: 300
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: October 17, 2006
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: No charges filed
Police Officer Dan Picagli died of injuries he sustained after being struck by a vehicle while directing traffic as part of an overtime assignment four days earlier.
He was directing traffic near a construction site on Chapel Street in front of Wooster Square Park when he was struck. He was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries four days later.
The driver of the vehicle that struck him was not charged.
Officer Picagli had served with the New Haven Police Department for 17 years. He was assigned to the Board of Young Adult Police Commissioners and the Police Athletic League, where he organized athletic camps for city children.
Officer Picagli is survived by his wife and three children.