Patrolman John J. Kane, Port of New York Authority Police Department, New York

Patrolman John J. Kane

Port of New York Authority Police Department, New York

End of Watch Thursday, October 26, 1950

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John J. Kane

Patrolman John Kane was struck and killed by a newspaper delivery truck while directing traffic inside of the Lincoln Tunnel at about 2:00 am.

He was accompanying a work crew that was replacing fire extinguishers on the tunnel's walls. The truck had stopped near the state line on the New Jersey side and Patrolman Kane was directing traffic around it. A vehicle was slowing down at Patrolman Kane's directing but the truck was unable to stop and crushed him again the tunnel wall. He was transported to North Hudson Hospital where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Patrolman Kane was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Port of New York Authority Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

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Age 31
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Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle
Location New Jersey

directing traffic

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Patrolman Kane,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 26, 2025