New York State Police, New York
End of Watch Friday, December 2, 1960
Add to My HeroesJohn S. Kelley
Trooper Jack Kelley was killed when a New York Central Rail Road train hit his patrol car in Felt Mills.
Trooper Kelley's patrol vehicle skidded on the snow and collided with the train.
Trooper Kelley was a United States Navy WWII veteran who served with the New York State Police for nine years and was assigned to Troop B. He was survived by his wife, two children, father, four sisters, and three brothers.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsRest in peace.
J.R.
December 2, 2022
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