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Edgar B. Wright ("Doc")
- Feb. 22, 1938 -
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Resided: |
NJ, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Feb. 22, 1938 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 39 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Westfield Police Dept.
NJ
USA |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Patrolman |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Crash |
Weapon Class: | Vehicle |
Badge: | 7 |
On The Job: |
15 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
NJ
USA
Tue. Feb. 22, 1938
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Summary: |
Patrolman Edgar Wright was killed when his motorcycle was in a collision at North and Dudley Avenues. Both of Officer Wright's legs were broken, he received a concussion, and he suffered internal injuries. He was taken to Muhlenberg Hospital where he died the following morning after surgery to attempt save one of his legs.
Patrolman Wright had served with the agency for 15 years and had previously served with the United States Army. He was survived by his wife, two sons, mother, two brothers, and a sister.
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