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Patrolman Donald L. Wilkins | Colonie Police Department, New York
Colonie Police Department, New York

Patrolman

Donald L. Wilkins

Colonie Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Friday, June 15, 1956

Biographical Info

Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: 14

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: June 14, 1956
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Donald Wilkins was struck and killed by a vehicle while investigating a previous accident on Albany-Schenectady Road (modern day Central Avenue) at Highland Avenue.

He was taking photographs of the accident scene when he was struck and suffered severe injuries. He died as the result of his injuries the following day. The driver of the car that struck him was charged with operating at a dangerous speed.

Patrolman Wilkins had served with the Colonie Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, mother, and and two siblings.