Waterbury Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch: Thursday, November 20, 1930
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: November 19, 1930
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Charged with DWI
Patrol Officer Matthew McNally succumbed to injuries sustained several hours earlier when he was struck by a drunk driver while investigating an accident on East Main Street.
He and his partner were taking measurements in the roadway when Officer McNally was struck, nearly severing one of his legs. He was taken to St. Mary's Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries approximately four hours later. The driver of the vehicle that struck him was charged with driving while intoxicated.
Officer McNally was a WWI veteran and had served with the Waterbury Police Department for 11 years.