Roy Freiss
1935
Roy William Freiss.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman Roy Freiss was killed while directing traffic at the south end of the Smithfield Street Bridge when a drunk driver struck him and dragged him for over 100 feet. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the South Side Hospital. Patrolman Freiss was a United States Army World War I veteran and had served with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police for over eight years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
Service Record
Also Served
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
Patrolman
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