Police Officer John P. Driscoll, Holyoke Police Department, Massachusetts

Police Officer John P. Driscoll

Holyoke Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Tuesday, April 25, 1922

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John P. Driscoll

Officer John Driscoll succumbed to injuries sustained when he fell from the running board of a car that he had commandeered at 10:00 pm.

He had commandeered the vehicle to pursue another car that was being driven by a drunk driver. After overtaking the suspect car, the vehicle began to slow down. Officer Driscoll lost his footing and fell from the vehicle. He was taken to the police station, where he lapsed into unconsciousness and died of his injuries two days later.

Officer Driscoll had been with the Holyoke Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife, five children, and parents.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Incident Date Sunday, April 23, 1922
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Not available

Impaired Driver, vehicle pursuit

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Officer Driscoll,, it has been 102 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your 5 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

April 25, 2024