State Police: Trooper who helped disabled motorist dies 3 years after LIE crash
On Dec. 18, 2017, Trooper Gallagher was struck on the overpass from the westbound Long Island Expressway to southbound Sagtikos Parkway. According to the governor’s office, Gallagher died from injuries sustained in the crash.
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6h agoNew York State Trooper Joseph Gallagher, who was struck by a
vehicle in 2017 while helping a disabled motorist, died Friday.
According to state police, Trooper Gallagher was member of
the force since 2014, and was previously assigned to Troop F and Troop T. He
was last assigned in Brentwood.
On Dec. 18, 2017, Trooper
Gallagher was struck on the overpass from the westbound Long Island Expressway
to southbound Sagtikos Parkway. According to the
governor’s office, Gallagher died from injuries sustained in the crash.
He is survived by his wife, two children, parents, sister
and brothers.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo order flags be flown at half-staff to
honor his memory.
