Trooper Salvatore J. Embarrato, New York State Police, New York

Trooper Salvatore J. Embarrato

New York State Police, New York

End of Watch Thursday, July 6, 1961

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Salvatore J. Embarrato

Trooper Salvatore Embarrato was killed when his patrol car crashed through a guard rail and plunged down an embankment as he pursued a traffic violator on the New York State Thruway in Tarrytown, one mile east of the Tappan Zee Bridge toll plaza.

His patrol car experienced a malfunction, causing it to go out of control and through the guard rail. Although Trooper Embarrato was wearing a seat belt, he was thrown from the vehicle because the seat belt anchors detached from the frame of the car.

Trooper Embarrato was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the New York State Police for three years. He is survived by his parents and two sisters.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 3 years
Badge 150
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit

mechanical failure, vehicle pursuit

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Dear Brother. I hope that you will have a blessed Thanksgiving in the company of those in our family who have also been called back home by God. God bless you Sal for being a loving and caring son, and brother. You are always in my prayers. Rest peacefully in Our Lord's promise of perpetual light. You are in my thoughts and prayers always.

Anita Culosi
sister

November 24, 2025