Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Saturday, August 19, 1933
Add to My HeroesCharles Edward Householder, Jr.
Patrolman Householder succumbed to injuries when his police motorcycle was struck by a reckless driver while patrolling U.S. Route 120 in Upper Augusta Township.
The driver was charged with involuntary manslaughter.
Patrolman Householder served with the Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol for over five years. He was survived by his mother.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 5 years, 3 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Incident Date Friday, August 18, 1933
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Charged with involuntary manslaughter
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