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

Biographical Info
Age: 22
Tour of Duty: 8 months
Badge Number: 1139/1506

Patrolman David 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. He was survived by his wife and parents.