Patrolman John Sherba
Bell Acres Borough Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Thursday, March 13, 1975

Biographical Info
Age: 61
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Thursday, March 13, 1975
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Patrolman Sherba was killed in an automobile accident caused by a hit-and-run driver on Big Sewickley Road. The suspect had forced Patrolman Sherba's patrol car off the road and, as Patrolman Sherba attempted to regain control, his vehicle entered the roadway and collided with a cement truck.

The driver of the car that caused the accident fled the scene but was later apprehended.