U.S. Navy · United States 
Richard Dawson
1999
Richard F. Dawson served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman Richard Dawson died 25 years after being involved in an automobile crash while en route to a burglary call.
During the response, Patrolman Dawson lost control of his patrol car on wet, slippery pavement at the intersection of Route 130 and Woodland Avenue. He suffered a broken neck and was rendered a quadriplegic. He died from injuries related to the accident.
Patrolman Dawson was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Pennsauken Township Police Department for nine years.
During the response, Patrolman Dawson lost control of his patrol car on wet, slippery pavement at the intersection of Route 130 and Woodland Avenue. He suffered a broken neck and was rendered a quadriplegic. He died from injuries related to the accident.
Patrolman Dawson was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Pennsauken Township Police Department for nine years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and son.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Pennsauken Township Police Department
Patrolman
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