New Hampshire State Police, New Hampshire
End of Watch: Monday, October 11, 1948
Age: 60
Tour of Duty: 24 years
Badge Number: 1
Cause of Death: Struck by train
Date of Incident: October 11, 1948
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Trooper Harold Johnson and Chief of Police Andrew Malloy, of the Lancaster Police Department, were killed when their cruiser was struck by a train while returning from a court hearing in Groveton.
The train was backing up and there were no warnings at the unmarked crossing. A third officer was injured in the accident.
Trooper Johnson had served with the New Hampshire State Police for 24 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.