Newark Police Division, New Jersey
End of Watch Saturday, October 31, 1925
Add to My HeroesJoseph Nichols
Patrolman Joseph Nichols was killed in a motorcycle crash while en route to provide an escort at a parade for a gubernatorial candidate.
He was on Broad Street (present-day Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Boulevard) when his motorcycle struck an object in the road. He was thrown from the bike. Patrolman Nichols suffered a fractured skull and was taken to St. Michael's Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
Patrolman Nichols had served with the Newark Police Department for 10 years, assigned to the Traffic Division. He is survived by his wife, daughter, two sons, mother, and sister.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 10 years
- Badge 1303
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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