Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Wednesday, July 15, 1936
Add to My HeroesJoe B. Champion
Sergeant Joe Champion was killed in an automobile crash while on patrol in Middlesex Township, Butler County.
Another vehicle struck his patrol car. He succumbed to his injuries two days later.
Sergeant Champion had served with the U.S Marine Corps and with the Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol for almost 12 years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Monday, July 13, 1936
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