Line of Duty Death: Trooper Joseph Gallagher
Trooper Joseph Gallagher
New York State Police, New York
End of Watch Friday, March 26, 2021
BIO
Age 38
Tour 7 years
Badge Not available
INCIDENT DETAILS
Cause Struck by vehicle
Incident Date Monday, December 18, 2017
Weapon Automobile
Offender Pled guilty to third-degree assault
Trooper Joseph Gallagher succumbed to injuries sustained on December 18th, 2017, when he was struck by a vehicle.
Trooper Gallagher was assisting a motorist on the westbound Long Island Expressway at the entrance ramp to the Sagtikos Parkway when he was struck by a passing motorist who was distracted by three texting conversations.
Trooper Gallagher was seriously injured and died three years later from his injuries.
The driver of the vehicle that struck Trooper Gallagher was arrested and charged with third-degree assault with criminal negligence, a misdemeanor. He was sentenced to 30 days time served, three years of probation, and 1,000 hours of community service.
Trooper Gallagher served with the New York State Police for seven years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Acting Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen
New York State Police
1220 Washington Ave
PIO – Building 22
Albany, NY 12226
Phone: (518 ) 783-3211
