Captain D. Michael Laverett

Captain D. Michael Laverett | Jersey Central Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
Jersey Central Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
Captain D. Michael Laverett

Jersey Central Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Tuesday, September 28, 1909

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D. Michael Laverett

Captain Michael Laverett was struck and killed by a train at Fanwood, New Jersey.

He the railroad's chief of detectives had gone to Fanwood from Jersey City to investigate a train derailment that had occurred near the train station. They were walking the tracks while looking for evidence when a fast-approaching train struck Captain Laverett.

Captain Laverett had served in law enforcement for nine years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

  • Age 36
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by train
  • Location New Jersey

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Rest in peace always and know that no passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 28, 2020

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