Franklin County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
End of Watch: Wednesday, June 15, 1960
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: June 15, 1960
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Sheriff Jack Ellwanger was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic at the scene of a previous accident on Sunbury Road, near the northern border of Columbus.
He was survived by his wife and son.