Newark Police Division, New Jersey
End of Watch Thursday, June 21, 1917
Add to My HeroesWilliam H. Hopkins
Patrolman William Hopkins succumbed to injuries he received in a motorcycle crash while attempting to stop a speeding car on Bloomfield Avenue and Branch Brook Park Drive in Newark.
Another vehicle crashed into his motorcycle, causing him to sustain severe injuries. He succumbed to his injuries at City Hospital two days later.
Patrolman Hopkins was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Newark Police Division for five years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Tuesday, June 19, 1917
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsNo passage of time can ever erase your service or the sacrifice you made. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo (Retired)
Delaware State Police
June 21, 2020
