Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio
End of Watch Sunday, February 25, 1973
Add to My HeroesDavid L. Sterner
Patrolman David Sterner was killed in an automobile crash while pursuing a vehicle on State Route 15 south of Finley.
When another vehicle pulled in front of his patrol car at State Route 37, he attempted to avoid a collision and struck a culvert.
Patrolman Sterner had served with the Ohio State Highway Patrol for eight months. He was survived by his wife and parents.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour 8 months
- Badge 1139/1506
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 19 ReflectionsDave was my roommate at the OSP Academy, 95th Academy class,
Graduated June 1972.
Not ever forgotten.
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