Railroad Detective Austin E. Pate, Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

Railroad Detective Austin E. Pate

Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Thursday, August 25, 1904

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Austin E. Pate

Railroad Detective Austin Pate was struck and killed by a train while patrolling the rail yards in Toledo, Ohio.

He was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital where he died one hour later after both legs and an arm were amputated.

Bio

Age 41
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Incident Details

Cause Struck by train
Location Ohio

foot patrol

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Det. Pate,
On today, the 121st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 25, 2025