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Patrolman George J. Sallade | Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania

Patrolman

George J. Sallade

Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Thursday, October 5, 1933

Biographical Info

Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 8 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: October 5, 1933
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman George Sallade was killed in a motorcycle crash near 1300 River Avenue.

The front tire of the motorcycle blew out, causing him to be thrown over the handle bars. Another officer who was riding with him realized that Patrolman Sallade was no longer following him. The officer turned around, retraced his route, and found Patrolman Sallade in the roadway.