Seattle Police Department, Washington
End of Watch: Tuesday, September 13, 1932
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: September 9, 1932
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer Ralph Ahner was killed when his motorcycle collided with an automobile at 4th Avenue S and Horton Street.
He was pursuing a violator when the accident occurred.
Officer Ahner's partner, Police Officer Ellsworth Cordes, was killed in a motorcycle crash three blocks away just three months later.
Officer Ahner had served with the Seattle Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife and stepson.