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Trooper Russell John Moesta | New Jersey State Police, New Jersey
New Jersey State Police, New Jersey

Trooper

Russell John Moesta

New Jersey State Police, New Jersey

End of Watch: Thursday, November 19, 1970

Biographical Info

Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 6 months
Badge Number: 2579

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Struck by train
Date of Incident: November 19, 1970
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Trooper Moesta was killed when his patrol car was struck by a train at the railroad crossing on Ramah Road in Fairfield Township. He was en route to investigate a robbery when the accident occurred.

Trooper Moesta had served with the agency for 6 months. He was survived by his wife and two sons.