Patrolman Robert T. Tobias, Manchester Township Police Department, New Jersey

Patrolman Robert T. Tobias

Manchester Township Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch Saturday, May 17, 1975

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Robert T. Tobias

Patrolman Robert Tobias was struck and killed by a vehicle while conducting a traffic stop on State Highway 70 at approximately 5:45 pm.

He was standing five feet off of the roadway when a third vehicle left the travel lanes, sideswiped the patrol car and stopped vehicle, and struck Patrolman Tobias, who was standing next to the driver's door of the stopped vehicle. Patrolman Tobias was killed instantly. The driver of the vehicle that struck him was charged with causing death by auto, operating an unsafe vehicle and possession of a controlled substance.

Patrolman Tobias had served with the Manchester Township Police Department for one year. He was survived by his parents, brother and two sisters.

Bio

Age 23
Tour 1 year
Badge 1770

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

traffic stop

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Well, its now been 50 years today since you past. It still tough after all of these years. I think of you often. I wish you could have been around to see how our family grew. You would have loved your neices and nephews. Love you!!

Denise Tobias
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May 17, 2025