Bexar County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, May 9, 1967
Add to My HeroesGeorge Petrogallo
Deputy Petrogallo was killed in an automobile accident while responding to a burglary in progress call. He was responding down I-10 during a heavy rain when his vehicle went out of control on an overpass. The vehicle struck guard rails on both sides of the overpass and he was ejected from the patrol car.
Deputy Petrogallo was a U.S. Air Force veteran of WWII. He had served with the agency for 4 years.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsRest in Peace Deputy George Petrogallo. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of Bexar County, Texas.
I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers.
Amen.
Senior Special Agent B.L. Sherwood (Ret)
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, Texas
May 9, 2016
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