Corporal Leo Michael Koscelnick

Leo Michael Koscelnick

Corporal Leo Koscelnick was killed when he was struck by a vehicle while helping a stranded motorist. Corporal Koscelnick and the tow truck operator, were standing on the side of the Schuylkill Expressway next to the disabled vehicle when another car attempted to illegally pass a vehicle on the right and lost control of his car, which struck Trooper Koscelnick and the truck operator, killing them both.

The driver had been en route to his grandfather's funeral. He was not injured, but was arrested and charged with homicide by motor vehicle.

Corporal Koscelnick had served with the Pennsylvania State Police for seven and a half years. He had also served with Company C, 2nd Battalion, 109th Infantry of the Pennsylvania National Guard. He was survived by his wife.