Patrolman Martin J. Hanly

Martin J. Hanly

Patrolman Martin Hanly was killed in a motorcycle crash while pursuing a traffic violator on Washington Avenue.

Another vehicle pulled in front of his motorcycle at the intersection with Rutgers Street, causing a collision. Patrolman Hanly was transported to Saint Michael's Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

The driver he was chasing fled the scene. The driver who pulled in front of him was charged with manslaughter.

Patrolman Hanly was survived by his wife and five children.