Trooper Kenneth N. Devitt
New York State Police
New York
End of Watch: Friday, February 19, 1937

Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Duty related illness
Date of Incident: Friday, August 21, 1931
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Trooper Devitt was injured on August 21, 1931 when a vehicle struck his motorcycle while parked on the side of Route 5 in Canastota. Trooper Devitt's leg was fractured and a motorcycle spoke pierced his leg. He developed Bright's disease as a result of his injury and died on February 19, 1937.

Trooper Devitt had served with the agency for 7 years.