Motorcycle Patrolman David Vernon Naar, Town of Oyster Bay Police Department, New York

Motorcycle Patrolman David Vernon Naar

Town of Oyster Bay Police Department, New York

End of Watch Saturday, November 22, 1930

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David Vernon Naar

Patrolman David Naar was killed in a motorcycle accident while pursuing a speeding motorist.

Patrolman Naar was on patrol on Sunrise Highway in Massapequa when he observed a speeding vehicle and began to pursue it. As he approached the corner of Sunrise Highway and Carmans Road, a limousine was pulling out of a gas station. The speeding vehicle passed it, but the limousine then pulled out in front of Patrolman Naar.

His motorcycle struck the limousine and was thrown to the ground. He suffered a fractured skull and died at the scene.

Patrolman Naar was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.

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Age 33
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Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

vehicle pursuit

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Patrolman Naar,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Oyster Bay. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol

November 22, 2020