Bio & Incident Details
Age: 60
Tour: 5 months
Badge # Not available
Cause: Vehicle pursuit
Incident Date: 8/10/1947
Weapon: Automobile
Suspect: Apprehended
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Chief Tyler succumbed to injuries received in an automobile accident while attempting to stop a speeding vehicle. Chief Tyler was sitting in his patrol car when he observed a car run a stop sign at Mill Street and Meadville Street. He blew his whistle in an attempt to stop the car but the driver did not stop. Chief Tyler gave pursuit on Route 99 but his patrol car struck a bridge wall near Leullen's Corner. He was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries the following day. The driver of the car he was chasing was arrested by State Police the following day.
Chief Tyler had only been with the agency for five months.
