New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Sunday, September 21, 2014
Add to My HeroesMichael C. Williams
Police Officer Michael Williams was killed in a vehicle crash on the Buckner Expressway, near Bryant Avenue, at approximately 5:45 am.
Officer Williams was riding in the rear compartment of an NYPD passenger van en route to an assignment at the United Nations. The vehicle struck the center divider during a period of extremely heavy rain. Officer Williams was ejected from the rear of the van and suffered fatal injuries.
Eight other officers in the van were injured.
Officer Williams had served with the New York City Police Department for eight months and had previously served with the Duchess County Sheriff’s Department. He is survived by his parents.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 8 months
- Badge 11513
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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