Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Sunday, April 3, 1927
Add to My HeroesThomas Edward Lipka
Private Lipka was killed when his patrol vehicle skid on wet trolley tracks, spun out of control, rolled over an embankment, and struck a telephone pole.
Private Lipka was a U.S Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Pennsylvania State Police for a year and a half. He was survived by his father.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 1 year, 7 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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