Pennsylvania Motor Police, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Wednesday, December 1, 1937
Add to My HeroesJohn D. Simoson
Patrolman John Simoson was killed when he was thrown from his motorcycle when it skidded on a curve in Smethport Borough.
Patrolman Simoson had served with the Pennsylvania Motor Police for a year and a half. He was survived by his father.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 1 year, 7 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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