New York State Police, New York
End of Watch Monday, October 2, 1922
Add to My HeroesWilliam H. Curley
Trooper William Curley succumbed to injuries sustained one week earlier in a motorcycle crash while on patrol.
He was struck by a motorist that had been driving erratically and pulled onto the wrong side of the Troy-Hoosick Road at Potter Hill, striking Trooper Curley head-on.
Trooper Curley was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWI and had served with the New York State Police for four years.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Thursday, September 28, 1922
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 Reflections98 years ago this month Trooper Curley lost his life. Sir, you will never be forgotten.
Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"
October 26, 2020
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