Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Tuesday, December 11, 1934
Add to My HeroesFloyd William Maderia
Private Floyd Maderia was killed in an automobile crash on Davis Street in Minooka, Pennsylvania.
Private Maderia and another trooper were returning from testifying in a murder case. While passing a parked truck, his patrol vehicle skidded on the icy road, struck a trolley car, and crashed into a pole. The other trooper suffered minor injuries. Private Maderia succumbed to his injuries the following day.
Private Maderia was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Pennsylvania State Police for almost five years. He was survived by his mother and sister.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 4 years, 7 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Monday, December 10, 1934
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsPvt. Maderia,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy.
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