Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio
End of Watch Wednesday, March 4, 1942
Add to My HeroesJohn E. Ruch
Corporal John Ruch was killed in an automobile accident during a high-speed pursuit on US Route 20 in Ashtabula County. He and another patrolman were en route to a defense meeting when they attempted to stop a speeding vehicle. Their patrol car went out of control on ice and snow and struck two trees.
Corporal Ruch had served with the agency for 8 years and was stationed in Geneva at the time. He was survived by his wife and parents.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 8 years
- Badge 28/134
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Not available
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View all 10 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Jacob Heffelfinger of the Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio, and the additional 71 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
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Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
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