Bio & Incident Details
Age: 32
Tour: 8 years
Badge # 28/134
Cause: Vehicle pursuit
Incident Date: 3/4/1942
Weapon: Not available
Suspect: Not available
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Corporal John Ruch was killed in an automobile accident during a high-speed pursuit on US Route 20 in Ashtabula County. He and another patrolman were en route to a defense meeting when they attempted to stop a speeding vehicle. Their patrol car went out of control on ice and snow and struck two trees.
Corporal Ruch had served with the agency for 8 years and was stationed in Geneva at the time. He was survived by his wife and parents.
