Deputy Marshal Benjamin Thacker

Deputy Marshal Benjamin Thacker | Coal Grove Police Department, Ohio
Coal Grove Police Department, Ohio
Deputy Marshal Benjamin Thacker

Coal Grove Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Tuesday, March 19, 1929

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Benjamin Thacker

Deputy Marshal Ben Thacker was killed in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Pike Street and Main Street while attempting to stop a speeding vehicle.

He was overtaking the speeding vehicle when another car swung out while attempting to turn right onto Main Street. Deputy Marshal Thacker's motorcycle collided with the car, causing him to suffer severe injuries. He was transported to Marting Hospital, where he passed away.

Deputy Marshal Thacker had been appointed as the village's motorcycle officer only three weeks earlier after the previous motorcycle officer had been injured. He was survived by his parents, brother, and two sisters.

Bio

  • Age 24
  • Tour 3 weeks
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash

motorcycle, patrol

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NEVER FORGET! Please join me and honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Marshal Benjamin Thacker of the Coal Grove Police Department, Ohio and the additional 65 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

March 19, 2024

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