U.S. Air Force · United States 
David Monahan
1980
David Dominick Monahan served the U.S. Air Force for 3 years. David also served in the U.S. Air Force.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
Trooper David Monahan was killed when his patrol car was intentionally rammed during a roadblock. Other troopers and local officers were chasing a serial burglary suspect in Chester County when the driver of the stolen vehicle struck the passenger side of Trooper Monahan's vehicle. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The suspect and the other trooper were also injured. The 24-year-old suspect and was charged with homicide by motor vehicle and second degree murder. He was convicted of both and sentenced to life. Trooper Monahan was a United States Air Force veteran of the Vietnam war and had served with the Pennsylvania State Police for nine years.
Survivors
Survivors include his wife, son, and daughter.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1962 – 1965
U.S. Air Force
Also Served
Pennsylvania State Police
Trooper
In Our Keeping
Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtn5tj5b82zgjd11ph95w
Record added
August 2, 2026
neuraweb.nw
Stewarded by
neuraweb.nw
Last updated
August 2, 2026
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew David. Claim this record.
Be the first to honor David.
Leave a Tribute