New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Thursday, December 11, 1997
Add to My HeroesNeil A. Forster
Police Officer Neil Forster died of the injuries he sustained one year earlier when he was struck by a vehicle being operated by an intoxicated driver.
Officer Forster and his partner responded to an automobile accident on the Major Deegan Expressway, near West 230th Street, in the Bronx. When they arrived at the scene, the officers decided to layout flares to divert traffic off the expressway. Almost immediately after exiting his patrol car, Officer Forster and his patrol car were struck from behind by a vehicle being operated by an intoxicated man.
Officer Forster was thrown approximately fifty feet and received serious injuries. Due to his injuries, his right leg had to be amputated.
In June 1997, Officer Forster received the New York City Police Department's Purple Shield Medal.
One year after the accident, Officer Forster became seriously ill due to his injuries and died.
Officer Forester had served with the New York City Police Department for 2-1/2 years and was assigned to the 50th Precinct. He is survived by his wife and infant son.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 2 years, 6 months
- Badge 28999
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
- Incident Date Monday, December 9, 1996
Most Recent Reflection
View all 33 ReflectionsThinking about you a lot. Gonna visit you soon. I wish with all my heart you can see what’s going on down here, your nephews are going to states for sports, your niece is in college becoming a veterinarian working at a vets office. I love you so much and I miss you every single day, you are the only brother I had, no one else took care of me but you. I love you and miss you so very much. You were the best brother to me and I miss you so very much Neil
Cory Wright
Sister to Neil Forster
February 27, 2025
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