Patrolman Jon D. Birchem
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Ohio
End of Watch: Monday, February 27, 1967

Biographical Info
Age: 22
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: 500

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Monday, February 27, 1967
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Jon Birchem was killed in an automobile accident while chasing two speeding cars in Wood County. He lost control of his vehicle on the icy road surface and struck a bridge pillar.

Patrolman Birchem was assigned to the Swanton Post and had served with the Ohio Highway Patrol for one year. He is survived by his wife and son.