Patrolman Roderick Donald O'Connor, New York City Police Department, New York

Patrolman Roderick Donald O'Connor

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Thursday, July 27, 1950

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Roderick Donald O'Connor

Patrolman Roderick O’Connor succumbed to injuries he received in a motorcycle crash two days earlier.

Patrolman O’Connor was on patrol when he attempted to get on the entrance ramp for the Gowanus Expressway, near Hicks Street, when he lost control of his motorcycle and struck a wall. It is believed that an improperly maintained motorcycle was what caused him to lose control. He was removed to Methodist Hospital, where he died from his injuries.

Patrolman O’Connor was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and was assigned to Motorcycle Precinct 2, the present-day Highway 2. He served with the New York City Police Department for three years and was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 26
Tour 3 years
Badge 2575
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Incident Date Tuesday, July 25, 1950

patrol, motor officer, motorcycle crash

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Patrolman O’Connor,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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BPA Mike Casey
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July 27, 2025