Delaware State Police, Delaware
End of Watch Tuesday, September 11, 1990
Add to My HeroesGerard T. Dowd
Trooper Gerard Dowd was killed when his patrol car ran into the side of a tractor trailer while responding to backup another trooper at a fight call involving several intoxicated subjects.
Trooper Dowd's patrol car struck the side of the tractor trailer at the intersection of Delaware Route 54 and Maryland Route 353. It is believed that fog contributed to the accident by preventing him from seeing the truck.
Trooper Dowd had served with the Delaware State Police for just over one year. He was survived by his parents and five siblings.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 1 year, 2 months
- Badge 777
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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