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Patrolman Daniel F. Murphy | New Rochelle Police Department, New York
New Rochelle Police Department, New York

Patrolman

Daniel F. Murphy

New Rochelle Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Friday, April 25, 1930

Biographical Info

Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: April 20, 1930
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Daniel Murphy was killed in a motorcycle accident. He was turning at the intersection of Centre Avenue and Pelham Road when he was struck by an automobile and thrown from his motorcycle. Patrolman Murphy was taken to a local hospital where he died from his injuries five days later.
Patrolman Murphy was survived by his parents, two sisters, and three brothers. He previously earned a commendation for saving a bedridden invalid from a house fire.