U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
William Cady
1975
William J. Cady served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
Patrolman William Cady was struck by a car and killed while on a traffic stop on I-287 near the Stelton Road entrance ramp at 12:13 am. During the stop, another vehicle, driven by a man who was under the influence of marijuana, struck Patrolman Cady. He was transported to Muhlenberg Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries six hours later. The suspect was found guilty of death by auto and sentenced to six months in a county work camp and had his license suspended for six months. Patrolman Cady was a combat United States Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran and had served with the South Plainfield Police Department for six years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
South Plainfield Police Department
Patrolman
In Our Keeping
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