New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Wednesday, January 31, 1968
Add to My HeroesStephen P. Dell'Aquila
Patrolman Stephen Dell'Aquila was killed in a motor scooter collision while on duty.
He was on his motor scooter performing traffic duties when a truck swerved to avoid a pedestrian. Patrolman Dell'Aquila swerved to avoid the truck but fell from the scooter and was fatally struck by the truck.
Patrolman Dell'Aquila was assigned to Traffic Safety Unit B where he served for nearly two years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, parents, and brother.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 1 year, 10 months
- Badge 25523
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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