Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch: Friday, May 12, 1961
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: 1889
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: May 12, 1961
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Michael Crowley was killed when his motorcycle struck a hole in the roadway during a vehicle pursuit. He had attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation on American Legion Highway.
He chased the vehicle until he crashed at the intersection of River Street and Standard Street.
Patrolman Crowley was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Boston Police Department for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and five children. His daughter later went on to serve with the Boston Police Department.