Charles City County Sheriff's Office, Virginia
End of Watch: Saturday, March 31, 2012
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: 35
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: March 31, 2012
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Sheriff Michael Walizer was killed in an automobile crash while responding to backup another deputy on a traffic stop at approximately 2:00 am.
He was driving on John Tyler Highway, one mile west of Route 155 when his patrol car ran off the right side of the roadway. The patrol car then crossed over to the other side of the road and struck a tree. Despite wearing a seat belt, he suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene.
Deputy Walizer had served with the Charles City County Sheriff's Office for six years and previously served with the Newport News / Williamsburg International Airport Police Department, Richmond International Airport Police Department, and Caroline County Sheriff's Office. He is survived by his wife and four children.