Patrolman Jay F. Proof
Pennsylvania Highway Patrol
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Wednesday, August 29, 1928

Biographical Info
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Tuesday, August 28, 1928
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Proof was killed while attempting to apprehend a speeding motorist on Route 826, Jackson Township, Tioga County. Patrolman Proof lost control of his motorcycle and struck a bridge abutment. He died the next day from his injuries.

Patrolman Proof had been with the agency for 18 months and was survived by his parents.