William Sullivan
1926
William J. Sullivan.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Railroad Detective William Sullivan was struck and killed by a switch engine in the railroad yards near the Canal Street crossing in Rochester, New York.
He had just stepped out of a small building and started across the tracks when he noticed the switch engine shunting a freight car. He attempted to jump off the tracks but was struck and suffered severe injuries. He was transported to a local hospital where he died one hour later.
Detective Sullivan was a WWI veteran and had twice been wounded in battle.
He had just stepped out of a small building and started across the tracks when he noticed the switch engine shunting a freight car. He attempted to jump off the tracks but was struck and suffered severe injuries. He was transported to a local hospital where he died one hour later.
Detective Sullivan was a WWI veteran and had twice been wounded in battle.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
Also Served
Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railroad Police
Railroad Detective
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