New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Saturday, January 19, 1985
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: 2706
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: January 17, 1985
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer John Clonan was killed in an automobile crash while en route to obtaining a narcotics-related search warrant.
His vehicle collided with the rear of another vehicle after it slid down an icy hill. He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries two days later.
Officer Clonan had served with the New York City Police Department for 11 years and was assigned to the Joint Organized Crimes Task Force. He is survived by his wife and two sons.