Toronto Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Sunday, March 26, 1978
Add to My HeroesRalph Benton Miller, Sr.
Patrolman Miller succumbed to injuries sustained 10 days earlier when he was struck by a vehicle being chased by Wellsville police officers for reckless driving.
Patrolman Miller and his partner had set up a roadblock on State Route 7 in an attempt to stop the vehicle. When they saw that the vehicle was not going to stop, both officers exited the patrol car to escape the collision.
The suspect vehicle struck the patrol car, which then struck Patrolman Miller. Patrolman Miller was transported to Ohio Valley Hospital and then transferred to Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he succumbed to serious head injuries.
Patrolman Miller had served with the Toronto Police Department for 36 years. He was survived by his wife and three sons.
Bio
- Age 66
- Tour 36 years
- Badge 62
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Incident Date Thursday, March 16, 1978
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Ralph Benton Miller, Sr. of the Toronto Police Department, Ohio and the additional 59 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
March 26, 2025
