Patrolman Rush A. Webster

Rush A. Webster

Patrolman Rush Webster died of injuries he received when he was struck by an automobile.

Patrolman Webster was attempting to warn another officer about a speeding automobile on the Queensboro Bridge when he was struck by another automobile. Patrolman Webster was removed to Flower Hospital and died 21 days later from his injuries.

Patrolman Webster had served with the New York City Police Department for 19 years and was assigned to the 31st Precinct (the present day 19th Precinct). His wife and four children survived him.