Parma Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Thursday, May 20, 1926
Add to My HeroesMichael B. Beuerlein
Police Officer Michael Beuerlein was killed in a motorcycle crash while responding to a fight call at approximately 7:30 p.m.
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.
He is buried at Calvary Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Sunday, May 16, 1926
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Michael B. Beuerlein of the Parma Police Department, Ohio and the additional 64 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
May 20, 2025
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