New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Wednesday, September 13, 1967
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: 10494
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: September 13, 1967
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Patrolman John Darcy was struck and killed by a vehicle being operated by an intoxicated driver
Patrolman Darcy was on foot patrol when he was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of West 126 Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan.
Patrolman Darcy died an hour and a half later from his injuries.
The driver of the car was apprehended and charged and convicted of homicide, leaving the scene, and driving intoxicated.
Patrolman Darcy was survived by his wife and two children. He was assigned to the 28th Precinct.