Patrolman Andrew McLean Wood

Andrew McLean Wood

Patrolman Andrew Wood was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver.

Patrolman Wood was walking his post when at 136th Street and Riverside Drive, Manhattan. Patrolman Wood began walking over to assist the motorists involved in the accident when he was struck by a taxi cab. After falling to the ground, Patrolman Wood was hit by a second vehicle. The driver of the taxicab fled the scene.

Patrolman Wood was taken to Knickerbocker Hospital where he died from his injuries.

Patrolman Wood was assigned to the 15th Precinct, the present day 30th Precinct. His wife and two children survived him.