Police Officer Robert J. Rogerson, New York City Police Department, New York

Police Officer Robert J. Rogerson

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Monday, March 3, 1975

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Robert J. Rogerson

Police Officer Robert Rogerson succumbed to injuries sustained while inspecting a taxi cab on June 24, 1974.

During the inspection, the taxi cab went out of control on 35th Street, near Astoria Boulevard, striking Officer Rogerson, dragging him 20 feet and pinning him against a utility pole. He was transported to a local hospital suffering from a fractured skull, two broken legs, and other internal injuries. He lapsed into a coma and remained unconscious until passing away on March 3, 1975.

Officer Rogerson was a United States Army WWII veteran and had served the NYPD for 29 years, assigned to the License Division. He was survived by his wife and two children.

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Age 55
Tour 29 years
Badge 16597
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle
Incident Date Monday, June 24, 1974

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Officer Rogerson,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 3, 2025