U.S. Navy · United States 
Francis Tessitore
1960
Francis Michael Tessitore served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Trooper Francis Tessitore was struck and killed by a tractor trailer while arresting a man he had stopped for speeding in Chester County. Trooper Tessitore was standing behind the vehicle preparing his report when a 17-year-old truck driver, who had been behind the wheel for 23 straight hours, fell asleep, ran off the road, and struck the trooper and the driver he was arresting. Both were killed instantly. Trooper Tessitore was a U.S Navy Veteran of the Korean War and served with the Pennsylvania State Police for almost seven years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two daughters, parents, and two brothers.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Pennsylvania State Police
Trooper
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