Police Officer Thomas Haughton of the Garwood, NJ, Police Department, died today, Friday, November 24, from injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident while in pursuit of another vehicle. The accident occurred in the adjacent town of Westfield on Tuesday (11/21/95) of this week at approximately 22:30 hrs. EST.
The 27 year old officer was reportedly chasing another vehicle for a broken tail light violation. The damage to the police vehicle was reported to be extensive. Haughton's major injuries were reported to be to his head as a result of being thrown from the vehicle. Officer Haughton was a Garwood Police Officer for two and a half years. ENN sends its condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Officer Haughton.
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