Park Guard Thomas A. Ryan
Fairmount Park Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Tuesday, April 8, 1947

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Tuesday, April 8, 1947
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available

Guard Ryan was killed when his police motorcycle struck a tree while he was involved in a vehicle pursuit on Roosevelt Boulevard, near Murray Avenue. Guard Ryan was travelling approximately 70 mph when the motorcycle crashed into two trees.

Guard Ryan had served with the Fairmount Park Police Department for 5 years.