Patrolman James Fenton "Jay" Proof
Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Wednesday, August 29, 1928
Add to My HeroesJames Fenton "Jay" Proof
Patrolman Jay Proof was killed while attempting to apprehend a speeding motorist on Route 826, Jackson Township, Tioga County. Patrolman Proof lost control of his motorcycle and struck a bridge abutment. He died the next day from his injuries.
Patrolman Proof was a U.S Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol for a year and a half. He was survived by his parents.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 1 year, 6 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Incident Date Tuesday, August 28, 1928
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Not available
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Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
August 29, 2020
