West Taylor Township Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Saturday, May 5, 1990
Herman DeWayne Justus
Chief of Police Herman Justus was killed in an automobile accident while involved in a pursuit. He was pursuing a vehicle when his patrol car skidded a patch of wet pavement as he rounded a curve on Cooper Avenue, and struck a brick wall.
He was a U.S Navy veteran of the Vietnam war and served with the West Taylor Township Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
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