Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Friday, January 11, 1957
Add to My HeroesDaniel G. Meehan
Police Officer Daniel Meehan and Police Officer Stella O'Neil-Donahue were killed in a vehicle crash on Roosevelt Boulevard near Cottman Avenue.
Their vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. The two had been investigating the behavior of teenagers in the Pennypack Circle section and were on their way to a restaurant when the crash occurred.
Officer Meehan was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII veteran and had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife of two years.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 7 years
- Badge 2600
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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