Westville Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch: Sunday, January 31, 1932
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: January 31, 1932
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 30 days
Patrolman Duer was struck and killed by a drunk driver while working a special detail with the New Jersey State Police. He had made a traffic stop of a vehicle whose lights were too bright. As he examined the driver's license he was struck by a vehicle traveling on the wrong side of the roadway. The driver of the vehicle was arrested and charged with DUI and manslaughter. He was convicted and sentenced to 30 days in jail and received a $100 fine.
Patrolman Duer had served with the agency for 3 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.