Patrolman Thomas B. Elder
Pennsylvania Highway Patrol
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Sunday, March 22, 1931

Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Saturday, January 4, 1930
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Elder was injured while on patrol on Route 119, near the Scottdale Road, Connellsville, Fayette County. Patrolman Elder was struck by a drunk driver. He was thrown from his motorcycle, and suffered serious injuries. He was taken to the Hospital and died of his injuries and complications on March 22, 1931, over a year after the incident

Patrolman Elder had been with the agency for two years and was survived by his mother.