Zone Sergeant David M. Corbine

New York State Police

Date of Death: May 23, 1983

Zone Sergeant David M. Corbine, 43, died in the line of duty on May 23, 1983, after suffering a massive heart attack while driving his Troop car on the New York State Thruway near Syracuse. His vehicle crossed the center mall and both opposing lanes of traffic before coming to rest in an open field. Sergeant Corbine entered the Division on April 2, 1962, and was a 21‑year veteran. He served in Troop D Oneida, Troop B Ray Brook, Troop A Batavia, and Troop E Canandaigua. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1974, transferred to Troop T, and promoted to Zone Sergeant in 1978.