Broadview Heights Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch: Tuesday, August 29, 1967
Age: 21
Tour of Duty: 8 months
Badge Number: 2
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: August 29, 1967
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Brian Kloka was killed in an automobile crash while pursuing a speeding vehicle.
His patrol car struck a utility pole near the intersection of Broadview Road and Boston Road and rolled over. He was transported to the Akron General Hospital.
Patrolman Kloka had only served with the Broadview Heights Police Department for eight months. He was survived by his wife and sister. His father had served as the Broadview Heights Chief of Police until 1966.