United States of America

Roy William Freiss

Died February 3, 1935

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Roy William Freiss.

How He Died

Manner Accident

Cause Multiple traumatic injuries

What Happened

Patrolman Roy Freiss was killed while directing traffic at the south end of the Smithfield Street Bridge when a drunk driver struck him and dragged him for over 100 feet. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the South Side Hospital. Patrolman Freiss was a United States Army World War I veteran and had served with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police for over eight years.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife and four children.

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 49-W · Line 4 cut as ROY W FREISS

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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Patrolman Freiss gave the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police 8 years.

Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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