Fairfield Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch: Monday, April 11, 1966
Age: 68
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: April 11, 1966
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer James Cavanaugh was struck and killed by a dump truck while directing traffic on Westport- Easton Road south of Sturges Highway in Fairfield at 9:30 am.
The dump truck was backing up when it hit Officer Cavanaugh. He was transported to Norwalk Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries upon arrival.
He was survived by his wife, one son, five daughters, and 12 grandchildren. His son also served with the Fairfield Police Department.