Woodlawn Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, February 9, 1985
Add to My HeroesDavid H. Massel
Police Specialist David Massel was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a drunk driver on Ohio Route 4 (Springfield Pike) at 12:30 a.m.
The driver was speeding, crossed the center lines, and collided with the patrol car. Witnesses pulled Specialist Massel out of the burning vehicle.
The intoxicated driver was also killed in the collision.
Specialist Massel had served with the Woodlawn Police Department for seven years and founded the Woodlawn Crime Prevention Program. He was survived by his mother.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Not available
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View all 18 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Please help me honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Specialist David H. Massel of the Woodlawn Police Department, Ohio and the additional 60 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
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