Patrolman John A. Hahn, Nassau County Police Department, New York

Patrolman John A. Hahn

Nassau County Police Department, New York

End of Watch Thursday, September 24, 1925

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John A. Hahn

Patrolman John Hahn was killed in a motorcycle accident at Washington Avenue and Stewart Avenue in Garden City.

Patrolman Hahn was traveling north on Washington Avenue when a vehicle traveling on Stewart Avenue collided with him at the intersection. He was thrown from his motorcycle. He was taken to the Nassau Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

He had served with the Nassau County Police Department for the five months the department had existed after absorbing several village and town departments in the county. It is unknown how long he had served in law enforcement prior. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 39
Tour 5 months
Badge 28

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

motorcycle crash, routine driving

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Patrolman Hahn, today we mark 100 years since your tragic loss. Rest in Peace knowing that we have continued in your courageous footsteps and have not forgotten the sacrifice you have made.

PO Frank DeResto
Nassau County Police Department (retired)

September 24, 2025