Patrolman Harry B. Kitchen, Collingdale Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

Patrolman Harry B. Kitchen

Collingdale Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Wednesday, December 7, 1932

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Harry B. Kitchen

Patrolman Harry Kitchen was struck and killed by a trolley while directing traffic at Parker Avenue (present-day MacDade Boulevard) and Chester Pike.

The motorman attempted to slow down as he was approaching the intersection but could not and struck Patrolman Kitchen dragging him 60 feet and throwing over an embankment. It was later discovered that the cause of the accident was due to a faulty brake on the trolley car.

Patrolman Kitchen served with the Collingdale Police Department for 22 years. He was survived by his wife and two adult sons.

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Age 69
Tour 22 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Struck by streetcar

directing traffic

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Patrolman Kitchen,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Collingdale Borough.

R.I.P.
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December 7, 2022