Patrolman Michael Hanly
Belleville Police Department
New Jersey
End of Watch: Sunday, July 24, 1927

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 3

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Sunday, July 24, 1927
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Hanley was killed in a motorcycle accident while pursuing a traffic violator on Washington Avenue. Another vehicle pulled in front of his motorcycle at the intersection with Rutgers Street, causing a collision. Patrolman Hanley was transported to Saint Michael's Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

The driver he was chasing fled the scene. The driver who pulled in front him was charged with manslaughter.

Patrolman Hanley was survived by his wife and five children.