Pennsauken Township Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Sunday, March 7, 1999
Add to My HeroesRichard F. Dawson
Patrolman Richard Dawson died 25 years after being involved in an automobile crash while en route to a burglary call.
During the response, Patrolman Dawson lost control of his patrol car on wet, slippery pavement at the intersection of Route 130 and Woodland Avenue. He suffered a broken neck and was rendered a quadriplegic. He died from injuries related to the accident.
Patrolman Dawson is survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour 9 years
- Badge 27
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Saturday, September 7, 1974
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