Erie Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Friday, February 25, 1916
Add to My HeroesHerbert Vreeland
Night Patrolman Herbert Vreeland was struck and killed by a train while patrolling railroad tracks near Ridgefield Park, New Jersey.
His body was not located until the following morning when the next shift started.
Patrolman Vreeland had served with the agency for only six weeks. He was survived by his brother.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 1 month, 2 weeks
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
- Location New Jersey
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