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Sergeant Patrick Quinn succumbed to injuries sustained the previous night when he was struck by a motorcycle on Sylvan Boulevard near his department's headquarters in Alpine, New Jersey.
The impact knocked Sergeant Quinn 50 feet away. He was transported to Englewood Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries the following day.
The driver who struck him was arrested and charged with manslaughter.
Sergeant Quinn had served with the Palisades Interstate Park Police Department for 12 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons, and a brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Quinn gave the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Alpine community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Quinn.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Department has lost 3 officers; 3 of them lost to accidents.
Patrick is one of 258 officers lost to accidents in NJ, 39.9% of the 647 remembered there.
Patrick is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Patrick is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1933, 5 officers in NJ were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 102 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 11.
In 1933, 77 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1933, 94 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 29th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Patrick was 40. Of the 232 lost to accidents in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 41.3; the middle age was 33.5. Patrick had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Patrick was 40. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Patrick had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Patrick was 40. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Patrick had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 7.8% of these deaths in NJ; March holds the most, 10.5%. Saturdays: 12.8%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 39.9% of all 647 deaths in NJ, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Patrick among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 60-E
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