U.S. Navy · United States

James Taylor

1890

Life Service Also Served In Our Keeping

James Richard Taylor served the U.S. Navy.

How He Died

Manner Accident

Cause Multiple traumatic injuries

Struck by train

What Happened

Police Officer James Taylor succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day when he was struck by a train while pursuing a prisoner who had just escaped his custody shortly before 7:00 p.m.

He had arrested the man for alcohol violations, but at 10th and Jefferson Streets, the man tripped Officer Taylor and fled on foot. Police Officer Taylor pursued him down Jefferson Street and was struck by a train as he chased the man across the railroad tracks.

The man continued to flee but was arrested again later in the day by other officers. He was charged with selling liquor to minors and selling liquor without a license.

Officer Taylor was a United States Navy veteran. He served with the Philadelphia Police Department for nine years, assigned to the 12th District.

Service Record

U.S. Navy

Also Served

Philadelphia Police Department

Police Officer

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