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John E. Hoey
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Patrolman

John E. Hoey

New York City Police Department — New York, NY
Accident
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End of Watch October 4, 1901
Age 37
Tour of Duty 11 yrs
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Gender Male
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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.

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 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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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
Type 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

The Sacrifice · Accident

John is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.

33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.

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Time

In 1901, 18 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 121st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

Every year on record · United States
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Who

John was 37. 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. John had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

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When

October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.

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How

Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.

Every cause
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His people

New York City Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, John among them.

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Where

Patrolman John E. Hoey

New York City Police Department · End of Watch October 4, 1901

Where the Name Is Cut

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 22-W

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