New Hampshire State Police, New Hampshire
End of Watch Thursday, November 30, 1989
Add to My HeroesJoseph Edward Gearty
Trooper Joseph Gearty and Trooper Gary Parker were killed when their patrol car was crushed by a load of wood which had fallen from a tractor trailer. They were transporting a prisoner when the tractor trailer lost the load of wood which fell onto the patrol car. The prisoner was also killed in the accident. Trooper Gearty succumbed to his injuries the following day.
The driver of the tractor trailer was charged with vehicular manslaughter but acquitted at trial.
Trooper Gearty was survived by his wife and 6-month-old son.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 8 years
- Badge 624
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, November 29, 1989
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View all 20 ReflectionsTrooper Gearty,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your Partner for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of New Hampshire. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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