Chief of Police Peter Milligan, Woodlawn Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

Chief of Police Peter Milligan

Woodlawn Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Sunday, July 19, 1925

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Peter Milligan

Chief of Police Peter Milligan was killed in an automobile crash while he and another officer drove to McKees Rocks to search to search for a suspect at approximately 1:00 am.

During the driver Chief Milligan became blinded by the lights from an oncoming car and drove off the road between Woodlawn and South Heights. His patrol car struck a pole, causing him to suffer a skull fracture.

Chief Milligan was survived by his wife and two daughters.

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Age 30
Tour 2 years
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Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

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Chief Milligan,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Woodlawn Borough.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 19, 2025