Newbury Township Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch: Saturday, January 1, 1972
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 6 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: January 1, 1972
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available
Constable Michael Chihil was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a drunk driver as he responded to assist the Burton Police Department on a call.
The collision occurred on Route 87 in front of St. Helen's Catholic Church.
Constable Chihil was the town's part-time constable and police chief. He was a United States Air Force Vietnam veteran and had only been with the Newbury Township Police Department for six months. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, eight brothers, and two sisters.
He is buried at the Newbury Center Cemetary in Geauga County, Ohio.