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Patrolman John Boyd succumbed to injuries sustained one week earlier when the trolley he was riding on was struck by a West Shore Railroad train at the Broadway Crossing.
Patrolman Boyd was on duty and was riding in the front platform with the motorman when the trolley and train collided. He was thrown onto the train's cowcatcher. He was taken to Kingston City Hospital where he remained until passing away.
Two other passengers were also killed in the crash.
Patrolman Boyd had served with the Kingston Police Department for 12 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Boyd gave the Kingston Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Kingston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Boyd.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Kingston Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
John is one of 641 officers lost to accidents in NY, 30.1% of the 2,132 remembered there.
John is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John 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 1918, 6 officers in NY were lost to accidents, the 32nd heaviest of 137 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 24.
In 1918, 39 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 108th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1918, 44 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 112th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
John had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
John had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
John had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 7.8% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Saturdays: 12.6%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Kingston Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30.1% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Kingston Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, John among them.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 38-W
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