Delaware State Police, Delaware
End of Watch Thursday, November 2, 1922
Add to My HeroesFrancis Ryan
Officer Ryan succumbed to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident two weeks earlier while attempting to stop a speeding motorist on the Philadelphia Pike NB at Holly Oak at 10:30 p.m. His motorcycle struck a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction. The violator fled the scene and was never found.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Tuesday, October 17, 1922
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsOfficer Ryan,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Delaware.
R.I.P.
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