U.S. Army · United States 
William Hopkins
1917
William H. Hopkins served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman William Hopkins succumbed to injuries he received in a motorcycle crash while attempting to stop a speeding car on Bloomfield Avenue and Branch Brook Park Drive in Newark.
Another vehicle crashed into his motorcycle, causing him to sustain severe injuries. He succumbed to his injuries at City Hospital two days later.
Patrolman Hopkins was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Newark Police Division for five years.
Another vehicle crashed into his motorcycle, causing him to sustain severe injuries. He succumbed to his injuries at City Hospital two days later.
Patrolman Hopkins was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Newark Police Division for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Newark Police Division
Patrolman
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