Patrolman John A. Rau, Allentown Police Department, Pennsylvania

Patrolman John A. Rau

Allentown Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Saturday, January 10, 1931

John A. Rau

Patrolman John Rau was struck and killed by a vehicle he was attempting to stop at the intersection of 17th Street and Hamilton Street.

He was struck by one of two vehicles that were racing along Hamilton Street as he stepped into the roadway to signal them to stop. He was taken to Allentown Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Patrolman Rau had served with the Allentown Police Department for 15 years. He was a widower and survived by his son, daughter, three brothers, and sister.

Bio

Age 66
Tour 15 years
Badge 4

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

traffic stop

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Patrolman Rau,
On today, the 87th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Allentown.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 10, 2018