U.S. Army · United States 
Michael McEllen
1976
Michael P. McEllen served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman Michael McEllen was killed in an automobile crash while responding to an intruder call at 11 p.m. His patrol car hydroplaned on a rain-slicked Route 17, causing it to strike a light pole. His vehicle was found at 5:44 a.m. Patrolman McEllen was a United States Vietnam Army veteran who had served with the Paramus Police Department for 3.5 years and previously served with the Ramsey Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two children, mother, and two brothers.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Paramus Police Department
Patrolman
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