U.S. Navy · United States 
Roderick O'Connor
1950
Roderick Donald O'Connor served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman Roderick O’Connor succumbed to injuries he received in a motorcycle crash two days earlier. Patrolman O’Connor was on patrol when he attempted to get on the entrance ramp for the Gowanus Expressway, near Hicks Street, when he lost control of his motorcycle and struck a wall. It is believed that an improperly maintained motorcycle was what caused him to lose control. He was removed to Methodist Hospital, where he died from his injuries. Patrolman O’Connor was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and was assigned to Motorcycle Precinct 2, the present-day Highway 2.
Survivors
He served with the New York City Police Department for three years and was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
New York City Police Department
Patrolman
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