New Jersey State Police, New Jersey
End of Watch Monday, June 11, 1962
Add to My HeroesMilan Simcak
Trooper Milan Simcak, Trooper Joseph DeFrino, and Trooper Arthur Abagnale were killed in an automobile accident on the New Jersey Turnpike near the Passaic River Bridge in Kearny.
The troopers were accompanying a dump truck, with red lights flashing and traveling at 15- 20 miles an hour when a bus rounded a curve, hit a car, and then rolled onto the cruiser and pushed it into the truck. The driver of the bus stated that his brakes failed. The troopers were pronounced dead at the scene.
Trooper Simcak was a United States WWII Army veteran and had served with the New Jersey State Police for almost 12 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 12 years
- Badge 999
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsRest in Peace my fellow Troopers! After 60 years, this horrific incident remains the most tragic day in the history of the N.J. State Police. Honor, Duty & Fidelity!
CPT. Thomas VanTassel Sr. #2931
89th Class, NJSP 1973-2004
October 2, 2022
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