Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia
End of Watch Thursday, September 16, 1948
Add to My HeroesMortimer P. Donoghue
Officer Mortimer Donoghue was killed in an automobile accident when the prisoner transport wagon he was riding struck another automobile at 5th Street and K Street, NW.
The accident occurred when the wagon entered an intersection where the traffic signals were not working. Officer Donoghue was riding in the back of the wagon and was ejected from it upon impact.
Officer Donoghue had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for 29 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 58
- Tour 29 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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View all 9 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Donoghue. A DC hero forever!
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December 19, 2018
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