Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - Bureau of State Parks, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Thursday, September 15, 1932
Add to My HeroesGeorge B. Kruth
Patrolman George Kruth and Patrolman William Paradine were killed when their patrol motorcycles collided head-on on a sharp curve on the Peninsula Highway in Wateworks Park (modern day Presque Isle State Park).
Patrolman Kruth succumbed to his injuries the following day.
Patrolman Kruth was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, September 14, 1932
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