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Patrolman George Huff succumbed to injuries sustained the previous week when his police motorcycle was struck by a hit and run driver on the Perry Highway in Ross Township.
The collision caused his motorcycle to go through a cable fence and over a hillside. He was transported to Allegheny General Hospital where he remained until succumbing to the injuries seven days later.
Patrolman Huff had served with the Pittsburgh Railways Police Department for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and six children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Huff gave the Pittsburgh Railways Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Millvale community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Huff.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
George is the only officer of Pittsburgh Railways Police Department remembered here.
George is one of 598 officers killed feloniously in PA, 47.4% of the 1,262 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1937, 5 officers in PA were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 152 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 16.
In 1937, 123 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 41st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1937, 123 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 48th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 49. Of the 585 killed feloniously in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. George had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
George was 49. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. George had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 49. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. George had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 9.4% of these deaths in PA; September holds the most, 10.5%. Wednesdays: 15.4%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Pittsburgh Railways Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 47.4% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 22-E
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