Railroad Detective William J. Sullivan

William J. Sullivan

Railroad Detective William Sullivan was struck and killed by a switch engine in the railroad yards near the Canal Street crossing in Rochester, New York.

He had just stepped out of a small building and started across the tracks when he noticed the switch engine shunting a freight car. He attempted to jump off the tracks but was struck and suffered severe injuries. He was transported to a local hospital where he died one hour later.

Detective Sullivan was a WWI veteran and had twice been wounded in battle. He was survived by his wife and two children.