Patrolman George W. Pierson
New York City Police Department
New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Monday, November 8, 1937
George W. Pierson
Patrolman George Pierson died of injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident.
He was on motorcycle patrol when his motorcycle struck a curb near the intersection of Sunrise Highway and Laurelton Parkway in Queens. Patrolman Pierson was thrown from his motorcycle and fractured his skull. He was taken to Mary Immaculate Hospital where he died from his injuries.
Patrolman Pierson had served with the New York City Police Department for six years and was assigned to the Grand Central Parkway Precinct, the present day Highway 3.
Tour 6 years
Badge 17781
Cause Motorcycle crash
Incident Date Sunday, November 7, 1937
I said a little prayer today for Patrolman Pierson and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.
Robyn Wilkes