Delaware River and Bay Authority Police Department, Delaware
End of Watch Friday, February 9, 1996
Add to My HeroesVincent A. Julia
Patrol Officer Vincent Julia was killed when his patrol car was struck by a dump truck while stopped to help a disabled truck on the Delaware Memorial Bridge. The dump truck struck his patrol car from behind while traveling in the wrong lane of traffic. Officer Julia was killed on impact and the patrol car and the truck were engulfed in flames.
Another officer was injured when his patrol car was struck by another car at the scene of the crash that claimed Officer Julia's life. The officer was assisting in the clean up of the scene when a car ignored a toll booth attendant and sped through the toll plaza, striking his patrol car and another patrol car.
Officer Julia had served with the Delaware River and Bay Authority Police Department for two years.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 2149
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 45 ReflectionsOfficer Julia,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of New Jersey. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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