Patrolman Roy William Freiss, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania

Patrolman Roy William Freiss

Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Sunday, February 3, 1935

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Roy William Freiss

Patrolman Roy Freiss was killed while directing traffic at the south end of the Smithfield Street Bridge when a drunk driver struck him and dragged him for over 100 feet.

He was pronounced dead on arrival at the South Side Hospital.

Patrolman Freiss had previously served with the United States Army during World War I. He was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 38
Tour 8 years, 6 months
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

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I never got to know my grandfather that was taken away from his family, my father was only five when this Cowardly tragedy happened and never grew up having a father. RIP Pap

Roy W FREISS
Grandson

February 3, 2021

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