Police Officer Alan H. Lewin, Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Police Officer Alan H. Lewin

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Thursday, April 10, 1975

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Alan H. Lewin

Police Officer Alan Lewin died from injuries suffered when a hit-and-run driver struck him on March 23rd, 1975, as he was getting into his patrol car on 22nd Street, near Lehigh Avenue at 6:30 a.m.

Officer Lewin was transported to the Medical College of Pennsylvania, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The 27-year-old subject later surrendered and was charged with Hit and Run and involuntary manslaughter.

Officer Lewin was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for nine years. He is survived by his wife and two sons.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 9 years
Badge 2651
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Incident Date Sunday, March 23, 1975
Weapon Automobile
Offender Arrested

hit-and-run

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Officer Lewin,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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April 10, 2025