Patrolman David Daniel Dragan, Sr., Exeter Township Police Department, Pennsylvania

Patrolman David Daniel Dragan, Sr.

Exeter Township Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Monday, July 12, 1976

David Daniel Dragan, Sr.

Patrolman David Dragan suffered a fatal heart attack while attempting to arrest a drunk driving suspect following a high-speed pursuit that had started in Mt. Penn.

The vehicle came to a stop on Route 73, in Exeter Township, and the man was taken into custody following a struggle. Patrolman Dragan collapsed at the scene. Other officers initiated CPR until he was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital. He was pronounced dead approximately one hour later.

Patrolman Dragan was a National Guard veteran. He had served with the Exeter Township Police Department for ten months and had previously served with the Mt. Penn Borough Police Department. He was survived by his wife, five children, grandchild, and three siblings.

Bio

Age 39
Tour 10 months
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Weapon Person
Offender Not available

drunk driver, vehicle pursuit

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 34th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

July 12, 2010