U.S. Navy · United States 
John Malan
1935
John E. Malan served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman John Malan was killed in a motorcycle crash while responding to a minor traffic collision call. At 12:40 p.m., Patrolman Malan was notified of a crash at Maple and Prospect Streets. While traveling south on Glen Street, his tire hit the curb south of Sherman Avenue. His motorcycle skidded over 250 feet, landing between Pine and Bacon Streets. He died en route to the hospital. Patrolman Malan was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Glens Falls Police Department for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, parents, sister, and two brothers.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Glens Falls Police Department
Patrolman
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