Corporal Jim Szuba
End of Watch: Sat, Jan 9th, 2010
Date of Incident: Sat, Jan 9th, 2010
Cause of Death: Motor Vehicle Accident (Pursuit)
Service Time: 8 years
Age: 42
Survivors
His wife Debbie, son Joshua, and daughter Stephanie
Incident
Corporal Szuba was responding to assist another officer who had just initiated a vehicle pursuit when the fleeing SUV crashed into his marked police unit. Corporal Szuba and his K-9 partner Ricky were both killed instantly. The blood-alcohol content of the fleeing driver was reported to be .239 (3X the legal limit). His injuries were not life-threatening.
Agency
200 North Church Street
Mishawaka, Indiana 46544
(574) 258-1683
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Tributes
There are 44 tributes for Corporal Jim Szuba.
Left by Chief Charles Lake, CFEI, CVFI, IAAI-CFI on Sunday, January 10th, 2010
May our Lord and Saviour be with the Szuba family at their time of sorrow. Thank you Corporal Szuba, and your partner for your dedication to public service, and courage. God Bless You both, as well as your family.