Trooper Theodore A. Dobbs
Troop K
September 29, 1924
Trooper Theodore Dobbs died on September 29, 1924 at the age of 24 from complications brought about by injuries sustained in a earlier motorcycle accident in Mineola, Long Island.
Trooper Dobbs was on routine patrol when he was struck by a truck that had passed a stop sign and entered the Jericho Turnpike in front of him. Trooper Dobbs lost his leg to surgical amputation and later succumbed to infection and pneumonia.
Trooper Dobbs was assigned to the Long Island Parkway Detail and was the first member of Troop “K” to lose his life in the performance of his duty.