New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Friday, May 23, 1919
Add to My HeroesEmil Carbonell
Patrolman Carbonell was killed when is was involved in an accident while pursuing a speeding motorist.
At approximately 0920 hours Patrolman Carbonell observed a speeding vehicle traveling south on Fourth Avenue near 14th Street, in Manhattan. Patrolman Carbonell was pursuing the speeding vehicle when a truck pulled out from a street and struck his motorcycle, throwing Patrolman Carbonell into a light pole. Patrolman Carbonell was removed to Methodist Episcopal Hospital with a fractured skull and broken leg. He died the next day from his injuries.
Patrolman Carbonell was assigned to Motorcycle Squad 2. He was a National Guard veteran of the Spanish-American War.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour Not available
- Badge 90
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsOn your 102nd anniversary of your tragic death , you are not forgotten . Rest In Peace and thank you for your service
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May 23, 2021
