Trooper John J. Cahill

Trooper John J. Cahill | New York State Police, New York
New York State Police, New York
Trooper John J. Cahill

New York State Police, New York

End of Watch Saturday, February 22, 1930

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John J. Cahill

Trooper Cahill was killed instantly when his motorcycle sideswiped a car on the Albany-Schenectady Road in the Town of Colonie. Trooper Cahill was in pursuit of a speeding car when he lost control of his motorcycle and struck another car. He was thrown from his motorcycle and died of a fractured skull.
Trooper Cahill had been with the agency for three years.

Bio

  • Age 26
  • Tour 3 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash
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May Trooper Cahill's soul rest in Heaven. He gave his life in the line of duty, protecting the public.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police

April 24, 2017

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