Prospect Park Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Saturday, December 21, 1940
Add to My HeroesHorace Callaghan
Officer Callaghan was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic on Chester Pike near Stewart Avenue.
Officer Callaghan had been with the agency for 15 years and was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 58
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Not available
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