Newark Police Division, New Jersey
End of Watch Wednesday, August 29, 1923
Add to My HeroesEdward Bonnet
Patrolman Edward Bonnet was killed in a motorcycle crash while attempting to stop a speeding motorist on 16th Avenue.
His motorcycle collided with another car at South 10th Street, and he was thrown to the ground. He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The speeding motorist was never apprehended.
Patrolman Bonnet had served with the Newark Police Division for 20 years. He was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 20 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsMembers of the Newark Motorcycle Squad visited the Bonnet family plot today, on the 100th anniversary of Officer Bonnet's line of duty death.
Gone, but not forgotten.
Visit @NewarkTrafficUnit on IG to see a tribute to Officer Bonnet.
James Stewart Jr
Newark Police Department
August 29, 2023
