Oberlin Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Wednesday, March 10, 1971
Add to My HeroesRobert B. Woodall
Patrolman Robert Woodall was killed when his patrol car slid on an icy road and struck a tree at 45089 East Hamilton Street while he was patrolling near Oberlin Reservoir.
Patrolman Woodall was working the midnight shift and was last seen at approximately 4:30 a.m. Fellow officers became concerned when he failed to respond to radio calls. They began a search for his location. At 6:23 a.m., officers located Patrolman Woodall's cruiser, which had left the icy roadway on East Hamilton Street near Parsons road and sustained heavy damage after striking a tree. He was located, deceased, inside the vehicle.
Patrolman Woodall had served with the Oberlin Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife, father, sister, and grandmother.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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