Trooper David Lane
New York State Police
New York
End of Watch: Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Biographical Info
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: 4705

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Trooper David Lane was killed in an automobile accident while on patrol in the town of Catskill.

He was traveling north on State Route 32 when he attempted to pass another northbound vehicle. The vehicles made contact and Trooper Lane's vehicle drove off the roadway and struck a telephone pole, causing him to suffer fatal injuries.

Trooper Lane had served with the New York State Police for four years and was assigned to the Catskill Station. He had previously served with the United States Army in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Agency Contact Information
New York State Police
Public Information Office
1220 Washington Ave Bldg 22
Albany, NY 12226

Phone: (518) 783-3211

Please contact the New York State Police for funeral arrangements or for survivor benefit fund information.