Deerfield Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch: Saturday, October 2, 1976
Age: 46
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: October 2, 1976
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer Walter Dacyczyn was struck and killed by a drunk driver while assisting a stranded motorist on Route 5 at approximately 1:45 am.
Officer Dacyczyn was a veteran of the Korean War and had served with the Deerfield Police Department for 12 years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, mother, and six siblings.