Youngstown Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Monday, October 6, 1919
Add to My HeroesSamuel Banks
Patrolman Samuel Banks succumbed to injuries he received when he was struck by a streetcar on the Sharon Line while delivering checks to other officers.
He was attempting to cross the tracks at Stop 7 when the westbound streetcar struck him, knocking him 250 feet. He suffered severe head and internal injuries and died a short time later.
Patrolman Banks had served with the Youngstown Police Department for at least nine years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
The Sharon Line Streetcar ran along Jacobs Road, connecting Youngstown with Sharon, Pennsylvania.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by streetcar
- Incident Date Saturday, October 4, 1919
Most Recent Reflection
View all 20 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Samuel Banks of the Youngstown Police Department, Ohio, and the additional 73 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
October 6, 2024
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