Sergeant Andrew Robert Rusbarsky, Monroeville Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

Sergeant Andrew Robert Rusbarsky

Monroeville Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Tuesday, October 29, 1968

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Andrew Robert Rusbarsky

Sergeant Andy Rusbarsky succumbed to injuries sustained on August 29th, 1954, when he was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of William Penn Highway and Center Road.

He and another officer were directing traffic at the intersection when he was struck and thrown over 200 feet. He suffered a fractured skull, broken shoulder, and a broken leg that eventually had to be amputated. He underwent over 50 surgeries following the crash as his health continued to deteriorate. He died as a result of the complications on October 29th, 1968.

Sergeant Rusbarsky was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and had served with the Monroeville Borough Police Department for 17 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

Age 53
Tour 17 years, 4 months
Badge SERGEANT
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle
Incident Date Sunday, August 29, 1954

directing traffic

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Missing you dad everyday. IT is 57 years and yes you taught me well I am 29 again. I hope you are at peace while I am still a responder. You taught me to be community oriented. You taught me so much. I wish we could have talked as adults. Take care. I miss you. I hope you are saying a hello to Mom, all of our friends and officers even I knew. You told me to learn every day and I kept that promise. Prayers Dad.

Margo,
Daughter, Vol Medic, Hazmat, FF, PL, PR, etc.

October 29, 2025