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SC officer dies 6 days after collapsing on duty

40-year-old Officer Robert Blajszczak, a seven-year veteran, collapsed October 20 during a traffic stop

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Duty Death: Robert Blajszczak - [Summerville]

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By Police1 Staff

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — A police officer died Sunday six days after collapsing on duty.

The Post and Courier reports 40-year-old Officer Robert Blajszczak, a seven-year veteran of the department, collapsed October 20 during a traffic stop.

According to ODMP, a passing officer saw Blajszczak in trouble and radioed for help. Blajszczak was transported to a hospital and remained there until he passed away. The cause of death was a heart attack, according to the report.