Police Officer Frank A. Bersito, Mount Vernon Police Department, New York

Police Officer Frank A. Bersito

Mount Vernon Police Department, New York

End of Watch Monday, April 1, 1974

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Frank A. Bersito

Police Officer Frank Bersito was killed in an automobile crash on Claremont and Sidney Avenues in Mount Vernon.

Around 3:30 p.m., Officer Bersito was traveling on Sidney Avenue, and as he entered the intersection at Claremont Avenue, a car failed to stop at the stop sign. The car struck the back of his patrol van, spinning it into a tree and hitting the car. The force of impact flung Officer Bersito out of the van, which ran over him when it came to a stop. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The other driver was not injured.

Officer Bersito had served with the Mount Vernon Police Department for 18 years. He was survived by his wife, their two sons and one daughter.

Bio

Age 43
Tour 18 years
Badge 66

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

routine driving

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I can't believe 50 years have passed since the last time I was able to talk to you. I wish we had more time together.
You'll forever be my hero.
Rest in peace Dad.

Michael Bersito
son

April 16, 2024