Monroeville Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Tuesday, October 29, 1968
Add to My HeroesAndrew Robert Rusbarsky
Sergeant Andy Rusbarsky succumbed to injuries sustained on August 29th, 1954, when he was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of William Penn Highway and Center Road.
He and another officer were directing traffic at the intersection when he was struck and thrown over 200 feet. He suffered a fractured skull, broken shoulder, and a broken leg that eventually had to be amputated. He underwent over 50 surgeries following the crash as his health continued to deteriorate. He died as a result of the complications on October 29th, 1968.
Sergeant Rusbarsky was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and had served with the Monroeville Borough Police Department for 17 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 17 years, 4 months
- Badge SERGEANT
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
- Incident Date Sunday, August 29, 1954
Most Recent Reflection
View all 24 Reflectionsit has been 56 years since you passed from the injuries you sustained 14 years earlier. your Family truly misses you and remembers you so fondly. It has been a joy reading their reflections.
Please know that you will never be forgotten and your sacrifice has not gone un noticed.
Rest in peace Sgt. Rusbarsky You deserve it.
Elizabeth Haugen Mosqueda.
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department
October 29, 2024
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