Centerville Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch: Monday, January 12, 1998
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 33
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: January 12, 1998
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Issued traffic citations
Police Officer John Kalaman was killed after being struck by a vehicle while at the scene of a collision with injuries on I-675.
Officer Kalaman was checking on the victims when another vehicle lost control and struck him. The vehicle also struck two firefighters. Firefighter Robert J. O'Toole of the Washington Township Fire Department died of his injuries as well.
The suspect who struck Officer Kalaman was issued two minor traffic citations and a $200 fine.
Officer Kalaman had served with the Centerville Police Department for five years. He was survived by his parents and brother.