Police Officer Mercer E. Weiskotten, Syracuse Police Department, New York

Police Officer Mercer E. Weiskotten

Syracuse Police Department, New York

End of Watch Thursday, September 23, 1954

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Mercer E. Weiskotten

Officer Weiskotten was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a car while attempting to stop a speeding car.

He had his emergency lights on and was catching up with the speeder when the driver pulled out in front of him at the intersection of Fayette Boulevard and Melbourne Avenue.

The 32-year-old driver was charged with failure to yield right-of-way to an emergency vehicle. He was acquitted after a judge ruled that even though Officer Weiskotten had his emergency lights on, the other driver had the right-of-way.

Officer Weiskotten had served with the Syracuse Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife and child, and his parents and brother.

In 1946 Officer Weiskotten had a near death experience when a car collided with his police motorcycle.

Bio

Age 38
Tour 9 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

response driving

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Officer Weiskotten,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Syracuse. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 23, 2024