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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.
Survivors
Patrolman Hanly was survived by his wife and five children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Hanly served with the Belleville Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Belleville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Hanly.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Belleville Police Department has lost 3 officers; 3 of them lost to accidents.
Martin is one of 258 officers lost to accidents in NJ, 39.9% of the 647 remembered there.
Martin is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Martin is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1927, 6 officers in NJ were lost to accidents, the 4th heaviest of 102 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 11.
In 1927, 114 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1927, 119 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 4th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
When
July holds 7.8% of these deaths in NJ; March holds the most, 10.5%. Sundays: 16.7%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Belleville Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 39.9% of all 647 deaths in NJ, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
His people
Belleville Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Martin among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 22-W
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