Oakwood Public Safety Department, Ohio
End of Watch Tuesday, August 29, 1933
Add to My HeroesClaude McCormick
Police Officer Claude McCormick was killed in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Far Hills Avenue and Harman Avenue.
He struck his head on the pavement after his motorcycle skidded on streetcar tracks. His injuries were initially believed to not be serious and he went home following the crash. The following day he went to the hospital and passed away as the result of a blood clot.
Officer McCormick was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Oakwood Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and mother.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Monday, August 28, 1933
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Claude McCormick of the Oakwood Public Safety Department, Ohio, and the additional 84 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
August 29, 2024
