New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Sunday, December 22, 1940
Add to My HeroesJoseph Kussius
Patrolman Kussius died of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Patrolman Kussius was on motorcycle patrol on the Interboro Parkway, near Queens Boulevard when he was involved in a accident. He was taken to Queens General Hospital where he died four days later from his injuries.
Patrolman Kussius was assigned to the Grand Central Parkway Precinct, the present day Highway 3.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour Not available
- Badge 17599
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, December 18, 1940
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