Patrolman William H. Hopkins

Patrolman William H. Hopkins | Newark Police Division, New Jersey
Newark Police Division, New Jersey
Patrolman William H. Hopkins

Newark Police Division, New Jersey

End of Watch Thursday, June 21, 1917

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William H. Hopkins

Patrolman William Hopkins succumbed to injuries he received in a motorcycle crash while attempting to stop a speeding car on Bloomfield Avenue and Branch Brook Park Drive in Newark.

Another vehicle crashed into his motorcycle, causing him to sustain severe injuries. He succumbed to his injuries at City Hospital two days later.

Patrolman Hopkins was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Newark Police Division for five years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

  • Age 31
  • Tour 5 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash
  • Incident Date Tuesday, June 19, 1917

motor officer, motorcycle crash, traffic patrol

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