William J. Snyder
1994
William J. Snyder Sr..
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Officer William Snyder succumbed to injuries sustained in October 1993 after being struck by a car while directing traffic at a construction zone in which the road had been reduced to one lane. The driver of an approaching car disregarded Officer Snyder's signals to stop and struck him as he attempted to move to safety. It is believed the elderly driver did not see Officer Snyder due to other distractions. Officer Snyder never regained consciousness after being injured and succumbed to his injuries three months later. Officer Snyder was a United States Navy Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Groton Police Department for 18 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Keepsakes
Service Record
Also Served
Groton City Police Department
Officer
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