Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Sunday, March 22, 1931
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 1 month
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: January 4, 1930
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Thomas 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.