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Trooper Edward L. Cunningham | New York State Police, New York
New York State Police, New York

Trooper

Edward L. Cunningham

New York State Police, New York

End of Watch: Wednesday, October 10, 1934

Biographical Info

Age:
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: October 10, 1934
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Trooper Cunningham was killed when the open touring car he was operating left the Wantagh Parkway near Jones Beach and struck an abutment. The vehicle overturned, ejecting Trooper Cunningham onto the highway where he died instantly from head injuries.
Trooper Cunningham had been with the agency for four years.