U.S. Navy · United States 
James Blair
1990
James Thomas Blair served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Sergeant James Blair was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a van on Penn Avenue near 30th Street in the Strip District while responding to a non-emergency call. The driver of the van made an illegal lane change to turn onto 30th Street when he struck the sidecar of Sergeant Blair's motorcycle, causing him to lose control of the motorcycle and strike a signal pole. Sergeant Blair was rushed to Mercy Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries several hours later. The 56-year-old driver was charged with vehicular homicide, making an illegal left turn, and two other violations in connection with the incident. Sergeant Blair was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and served with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police for 20 years attached to the Traffic Division.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and three sons.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
Sergeant
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