Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio
End of Watch Monday, October 19, 1953
Earl W. Casterline
Patrolman Earl Casterline was killed when his patrol car was struck by a train at an obscured railroad crossing on Kemper Road in Hamilton County.
Patrolman Casterline was stationed at the Cincinnati post at the time. He was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 1 year, 6 months
- Badge 400/541
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Earl W. Casterline Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio and the additional 51 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
End of Watch: Monday, October 19, 1953
Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police
October 19, 2017
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