East Earl Township Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Saturday, October 7, 1972
Age: 21
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: October 7, 1972
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Sagner was killed in an automobile accident while responding to back up officers from a neighboring agency during a fight call at a local bar. His patrol struck a pool of water and hydroplaned. The vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and was broadsided by another car.
Officer Sagner was survived by his parents.