New York State Police, New York
End of Watch Monday, August 22, 1927
Add to My HeroesWalter Croasdale
Lieutenant Walter Croasdale was injured when the police car he was driving struck a 10-ton steamroller parked across a highway under construction.
In the accident, Lieutenant Croasdale suffered a broken thigh and knee but died unexpectedly from an undiagnosed internal injury 10 days later.
Lieutenant Croasdale had served with the New York State Police for 10 years.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Thursday, August 11, 1927
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