Roselle Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch: Friday, June 22, 1951
Age: 42
Tour of Duty: 11 years, 6 months
Badge Number: 1
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: June 20, 1951
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Forbes was killed in a motorcycle accident while attempting to stop a speeding vehicle. Another car got in between the speeding vehicle and Patrolman Forbes' motorcycle and put on its right turn signal. As Patrolman Forbes attempted to pass the car on the left the car suddenly turned left and crashed into the motorcycle. He died from his injuries two days later.
Patrolman Forbes had served with the Roselle Police Department for 11.5 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.