Newton County Sheriff's Department, Indiana
End of Watch Sunday, December 17, 1967
Add to My HeroesBill John Yanich
Special Deputy Bill Yanich was killed in an automobile crash while on patrol in Indiana 10, about one-fifth mile west of Route 41, in Lake Village.
He was riding in the patrol car driven by another deputy sheriff when it was struck on the passenger side by a vehicle whose driver was under the influence of alcohol. The other deputy was seriously injured. The 22-year-old driver of the other car and his 24-year-old brother were critically injured.
Special Deputy Yanich was a United States Marine Corps Korean War veteran and had served with the Newton County Sheriff's Department for one year. He was survived by his wife and three daughters.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 23 ReflectionsBill, there is no such thing as closure, I know because you enter my mind so often.
Love you Brother
Michael Yanich
Brother
December 17, 2024
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