Patrolman Charles Sundstrom

Patrolman Charles Sundstrom | New York City Police Department, New York
New York City Police Department, New York
Patrolman Charles Sundstrom

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Thursday, August 21, 1941

Add to My Heroes

Charles Sundstrom

Patrolman Sundstrom was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a fire truck as he was responding to the scene of a fire.

Patrolman Sundstrom and his partner were on motorcycle patrol, and Patrolman Sundstrom was riding in a sidecar. The officers were directed to a fire at 225 Pulaski Street, Brooklyn. As they were responding, their motorcycle was struck by a fire truck at the corner of Macon Street and Tompkins Avenue. Patrolman Sundstrom died when he was thrown from the sidecar and under the wheels of the fire truck.

Patrolman Sundstrom was assigned to the 79th Precinct.

Bio

  • Age 45
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash
LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 8 Reflections

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 21, 2020

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.

Recent LODD Deaths