Smithtown Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Thursday, April 17, 1941
Age: 51
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: April 17, 1941
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Raymond L'Hommedieu was killed when his patrol car struck a truck as he was chasing a speeding vehicle along Jericho Turnpike in Smithtown.
Patrolman L'Hommedieu was traveling east and attempted to pass a car near North Country Road. He collided with the back of a truck, causing both vehicles to overturn. He was transported to Mather Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries two hours later.
Patrolman L'Hommedieu was survived by his wife and five sons.