John E. Hoey

New York City Police Department — New York, NY

Accident

End of Watch October 4, 1901

Age 37

Tour of Duty 11 yrs

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Gender Male

Incident Service The Sacrifice Department 1,236

Incident

Patrolman John Hoey died of injuries he received when he was run over by an automobile while on mounted patrol in Central Park.

He was walking on East Drive, near 87th Street, leading his horse down the street when an approaching vehicle rang its bell. The sound of the bell frightened Patrolman Hoey's horse and it started to bolt, throwing Patrolman Hoey in front of the approaching automobile. The driver of the vehicle was not able to stop before striking him.

Patrolman Hoey was taken to Presbyterian Hospital where he died the next day from his injuries.

Patrolman Hoey had served with the New York City Police Department for 11 years and had earned several commendations and a World Medal for Bravery.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife.

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Tributes

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Hoey gave the New York City Police Department 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Hoey.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Agency

Department New York City Police Department

Location New York, NY

Platform Identity nypd.newyork.ny.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch October 4, 1901

Tour of Duty 11 yrs

Age 37

Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Accident

Cause Detail Struck by vehicle

Patrolman John E. Hoey is one of 10,088 officers lost to accidents in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 31% of all 32,508 officers honored here.

In NY, 645 of 2,147 officers were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 30% of this state's fallen. That is 1 percentage points below the national rate of 31%.

At New York City Police Department, 283 of 1237 officers on record were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 22.9% of this agency's fallen.

New York City Police Department

283

of 1,237 officers

22.9% Accident

NY — Statewide

645

of 2,147 officers

30% Accident

Nationwide

10,088

of 32,508 officers

31% Accident