Patrolman William J. Keller
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Ohio
End of Watch: Saturday, October 14, 1972

Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 10 months
Badge Number: Keller

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Saturday, October 14, 1972
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman William Keller was struck and killed by a drunk driver while conducting a traffic stop on I-76 in Portage County. The driver was apprehended but died before standing trial.

Patrolman Keller was assigned to the Ravenna Post at the time of the incident. He was survived by his wife, child, and parents.