Patrolman David L. Sterner
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Ohio
End of Watch: Sunday, February 25, 1973

Biographical Info
Age: 22
Tour of Duty: 8 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Sunday, February 25, 1973
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Sterner was killed in an automobile accident while in pursuit of a vehicle on State Route 15. 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 been with the agency for eight months.