Erie Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Wednesday, October 16, 1918
Add to My HeroesJoseph John Jurcak
Patrolman Joseph Jurcak was struck and killed by a switch engine at the Pennsylvania Railroad crossing on 12th Street while making his rounds.
He had checked in by pulling on a callbox at 15th Street and Ash Street at 12:56 am, but failed to check in again at 2:00 am. His body was located by a railroad worker at approximately 5:30 am. It is believed that he accidentally stepped in front of the switch engine, which was following a train leaving the rail yards.
Patrolman Jurcak served with the Erie Police Department for two years and was survived by his wife, mother, and brother.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 2 years, 2 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsPatrolman Joseph Jurcak is hereby remembered and honored for his service to his community on the 100th anniversary of the accident that took his life.
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