Captain D. Michael Laverett, Jersey Central Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

Captain D. Michael Laverett

Jersey Central Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Tuesday, September 28, 1909

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D. Michael Laverett

Captain Michael Laverett was struck and killed by a train at Fanwood, New Jersey.

He the railroad's chief of detectives had gone to Fanwood from Jersey City to investigate a train derailment that had occurred near the train station. They were walking the tracks while looking for evidence when a fast-approaching train struck Captain Laverett.

Captain Laverett had served in law enforcement for nine years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

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Age 36
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Incident Details

Cause Struck by train
Location New Jersey

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Capt. Laverett,
On today, the 116th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 28, 2025