JOHN JOSEPH QUINLAN

Officer Rank: Lieutenant
Memorial Panel: 47-W: 27
Department: NYC Board of Water Supply, P.D.
End of Watch: October 2, 1953
Cause: AUTO
Age: 45
Years of Service: 16
Description: Lieutenant Quinlan was travelling on Route 25 performing spot inspections of areas under his command when he was involved in a single-car accident. Lieutenant Quinlan lost control of his patrol vehicle, struck a cement culvert and crashed into a ravine. The investigation concluded that Lieutenant Quinlan swerved to avoid either an oncoming vehicle or a deer. Lieutenant Quinlan died at the scene of internal injuries.
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