Kingston Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Saturday, March 9, 1918
Age:
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Train accident
Date of Incident: March 4, 1918
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman John Boyd succumbed to injuries sustained one week earlier when the trolley he was riding on was struck by a West Shore Railroad train at the Broadway Crossing.
Patrolman Boyd was on duty and was riding in the front platform with the motorman when the trolley and train collided. He was thrown onto the train's cowcatcher. He was taken to Kingston City Hospital where he remained until passing away.
Two other passengers were also killed in the crash.
Patrolman Boyd had served with the Kingston Police Department for 12 years. He was survived by his wife.