Patrolman Paul Goldak, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

Patrolman Paul Goldak

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Tuesday, September 1, 1964

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Paul Goldak

Patrolman Paul Goldak died three years after being struck by a drunk driver in the 6500 block of Manchester Avenue.

He was writing a traffic citation to a driver when another car struck him, causing severe internal and bone injuries. He required several surgeries and died of kidney failure attributed to the crash.

The driver was arrested on the charge of careless driving.

Patrolman Goldak had served with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department for 20 years. He is survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 45
Tour 20 years
Badge 622

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Incident Date Saturday, November 4, 1961
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Not available

Impaired Driver, traffic stop

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Patrolman Goldak,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of St. Louis. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 2, 2024