Huntington Township Constable's Office, Ohio
End of Watch Monday, April 7, 1952
Add to My HeroesLee Andrew Hafer
Constable Lee Hafer was struck and killed by a truck on Highway 52, less than one mile west of the Aberdeen line, while assisting his son, who was the Aberdeen police chief, with arresting an intoxicated man.
He was taken to a local hospital where he died the following day.
Constable Hafer's son, Chief of Police Elmer Hafer of the Aberdeen Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty two years later in similar circumstances.
Bio
- Age 61
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Sunday, April 6, 1952
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Chief of Police Elmer Roscoe Hafer
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EOW: December 10, 1954
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Constable Lee Andrew Hafer of the Huntington Township Constable's Office, Ohio and the additional 58 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
End of Watch Monday, April 7, 1952
Constable Lee Hafer was struck and killed by a truck on Highway 52, less than one mile west of the Aberdeen line, while assisting his son, who was the Aberdeen police chief, with arresting an intoxicated man.
He was taken to a local hospital where he died the following day.
Constable Hafer's son, Chief of Police Elmer Hafer of the Aberdeen Police Department, was killed in the line of duty two years later in similar circumstances.
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