Private Floyd William Maderia, Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania

Private Floyd William Maderia

Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Tuesday, December 11, 1934

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Floyd William Maderia

Private Floyd Maderia was killed in an automobile crash on Davis Street in Minooka, Pennsylvania.

Private Maderia and another trooper were returning from testifying in a murder case. While passing a parked truck, his patrol vehicle skidded on the icy road, struck a trolley car, and crashed into a pole. The other trooper suffered minor injuries. Private Maderia succumbed to his injuries the following day.

Private Maderia was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Pennsylvania State Police for almost five years. He was survived by his mother and sister.

Bio

Age 34
Tour 4 years, 7 months
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash
Incident Date Monday, December 10, 1934

routine driving, attending court

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Pvt. Maderia,
On today, the 90th 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. Navy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 11, 2024