Private George J. Yashur
Pennsylvania Motor Police
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Monday, April 1, 1940

Biographical Info
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: Monday, April 1, 1940
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Private Yashur was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic in Kingston, Pennsylvania. He and other officers had been assigned to assist with flood relief. The driver was convicted of involuntary manslaughter.

Private Yashur had been with the agency for three months and was survived by his mother.