Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Thursday, January 23, 1958
Add to My HeroesCharles Stanley Stanski, Jr.
Trooper Charles Stanski was killed in an automobile crash while pursuing a speeding vehicle in Silver Spring Township near New Kingstown.
He was at a weighing station when he observed a vehicle attempting to avoid it and started to pursue the vehicle. As he approached a railroad crossing, he realized a train was en route, and he slammed on his brakes, causing his vehicle to flip over. He was transported to a local hospital in Harrisburg, where he succumbed to his injuries six days later.
Trooper Stanski was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and had served with the Pennsylvania State Police for four years. He was survived by his mother.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Incident Date Friday, January 17, 1958
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsTrooper Stanski,
On today, the 67th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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