Police Officer Michael B. Beuerlein, Parma Police Department, Ohio

Police Officer Michael B. Beuerlein

Parma Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Thursday, May 20, 1926

Michael B. Beuerlein

Police Officer Michael Beuerlein was killed in a motorcycle accident while responding to a fight call at approximately 7:30 pm.

Another vehicle attempted to turn left in front of him at the intersection of State Road and Wick Road (modern day Grantwood Drive). Officer Beuerlein's motorcycle collided with the vehicle, causing him to be thrown 20 feet and suffer a fractured skull.

He was transported to a local hospital where he died four days later.

Officer Beuerlein was survived by his fiancee.

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Age 26
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Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Incident Date Sunday, May 16, 1926

emergency response, fight call

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Michael B. Beuerlein of the Parma Police Department, Ohio and the additional 56 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

May 20, 2018