New York State Police, New York
End of Watch Thursday, July 6, 1961
Add to My HeroesSalvatore J. Embarrato
Trooper Salvatore Embarrato was killed when his patrol car crashed through a guard rail and plunged down an embankment as he pursued a traffic violator on the New York State Thruway in Tarrytown, one mile east of the Tappan Zee Bridge toll plaza.
His patrol car experienced a malfunction, causing it to go out of control and through the guard rail. Although Trooper Embarrato was wearing a seat belt, he was thrown from the vehicle because the seat belt anchors detached from the frame of the car.
Trooper Embarrato was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the New York State Police for three years. He is survived by his parents and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 150
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
Most Recent Reflection
View all 203 ReflectionsDear Sal...Yesterday was the Feast of the Epiphany...which ends the 12 days of Christmas...so I just got through taking down my Christmas decorations today.
As I pray you will have another very blessed new year...in the company of our parents...and my son...I want you to know...that you were...and still remain the very best of us.
I miss you my big brother...and I think of you each day. You are not forgotten.
May God bless you Sal...as you keep watch over our family.
You are in my prayers...always.
Anita
January 7, 2021
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