Police Officer Daniel P. DiDato, East Fishkill Police Department, New York

Police Officer Daniel P. DiDato

East Fishkill Police Department, New York

End of Watch Monday, December 18, 2023

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Daniel P. DiDato

Police Officer Dan DiDato was killed in a vehicle crash near Mile Marker 36.8 on southbound Taconic State Parkway at about 6:00 pm.

He was en route to the Westchester Medical Center to interview a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle near the East Fishkill police station. Officer DiDato's patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree as he drove along the parkway. He was transported to Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Officer DiDato had served with the East Fishkill Police Department for 18 years and previously served with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection for four years. He is survived by his parents and two brothers.

Bio

Age 47
Tour 22 years
Badge 26

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

routine driving, single vehicle crash

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Officer DiDato,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of East Fishkill. And to your Family and loved ones, wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 18, 2024