Patrolman Raymond Tehan, Westchester County Parkway Police Department, New York

Patrolman Raymond Tehan

Westchester County Parkway Police Department, New York

End of Watch Thursday, October 1, 1925

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Raymond Tehan

Patrolman Raymond Tehan died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash the Bronx River Parkway that occurred on September 27th, 1925.

He was pursuing a speeding vehicle near Bronxville when his motorcycle and an uninvolved vehicled collided. Before he died, Patrolman Tehan reportedly told the medical examiner that the motorist that hit him was not responsible for the crash.

Patrolman Tehan was buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

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Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Incident Date Sunday, September 27, 1925

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Patrolman Tehan,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Westchester County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 1, 2025