Pennsylvania Motor Police, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Monday, April 1, 1940
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 3 years, 2 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: March 31, 1940
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Private Yashur succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day when he was struck 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 served with the Pennsylvania Motor Police for just over three years. He was survived by his mother.