FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 14, 2026

CONTACT: PSP Communications Office, ra-pspcomm@pa.gov

Road Closure Information Announced for the Funeral of Corporal Timothy J. O’Connor, Jr.

Downingtown, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced today road closure and traffic information for the funeral services of Corporal Timothy J. O’Connor Jr., who will be laid to rest next week. He lost his life in the line of duty on Sunday, March 8.

The following roads will be closed starting at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, for an escort procession to St. Joseph Parish, located at 338 Manor Ave., where funeral services will be held:

• North Church St. @ West Biddle St., West Chester Borough

• Manor Ave., @ St. Joseph Parish, Downingtown Borough

It should be noted that North Church St, in front of Della Vecchia, Reilly, Smith, & Boyd Funeral Home, will be closed for two hours before the escort procession.  The roadways will reopen after the procession passes.

The following roads will be closed on Wednesday, March 18, for the funeral service and procession:

• Manor Ave. (SR 322) between Rock Raymond Rd. & East Pennsylvania Ave., 6:00 a.m. until approximately 3:00 p.m.

• All ramps from SR 30 bypass to Manor Ave. (SR 322) starting at approximately 11:00 a.m.

• Manor Rd. (SR 82) between Horseshoe Pike & Culbertson Run Rd. starting at approximately 1:00 p.m.

• Rolling closures of Horseshoe Pike (SR 322) between Lancaster Ave. and Manor Rd. (SR 82) beginning at approximately 1:00 p.m.There will be a heavy volume of traffic in the area, along with delays throughout the day.

Area residents, businesses, local school districts, as well as additional emergency response agencies in the area, are asked to plan accordingly.

The Pennsylvania State Police appreciates everyone’s patience and understanding during the services for Corporal Timothy J. O’Connor Jr..