U.S. Army · United States 
Robert LaMotta
1967
Robert M. LaMotta served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Officer LaMotta succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day when his police motorcycle was struck by a car on Central Avenue. He was transported to Presbyterian Hospital where he died the following day. Officer LaMotta was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. He had served with the Newark Police Department for 16 years and was assigned to the Traffic Division.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three daughters.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Newark Police Division
Police Officer
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