Police Officer John Graham Kelty, Pittsburgh Police Department, Pennsylvania

Police Officer John Graham Kelty

Pittsburgh Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Sunday, January 11, 1903

John Graham Kelty

Police Officer John Kelty was killed in a streetcar crash on Frankstown Avenue, in front of the old Homewood carbarns between Felicia Avenue and Braddock Avenue.

The streetcar that Officer Kelty was riding on had stopped at the carbarns so the conductor could make a report. Another streetcar approached down a steep grade and was unable to stop.

Both of Officer Kelty's legs were severed in the collision and he died a short time later after being transported to the East End Hospital. Eleven other citizens were injured in the collision.

Police Officer Kelty served with the Pittsburgh Police Department for 12 years and was survived by his wife, and eight children.

Bio

Age 47
Tour 12 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Train accident

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Patrolman Kelty,
On today, the 115th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Pittsburgh. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 11, 2018