Colonie Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Friday, June 15, 1956
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: 14
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.