Patrolman Clarence Lutz, Springfield Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Clarence Lutz

Springfield Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Monday, December 29, 1930

Clarence Lutz

Patrolman Lutz was struck and killed by a taxi while attempting to flag down a vehicle on Columbia Street. He was transported to City Hospital where he died 30 minutes later.

Patrolman Lutz had served with the agency for 2 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and step-daughter. He was buried in Ferncliff Cemetery.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 2 years
Badge 31

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Clarence Lutz of the Springfield Police Department, Ohio and the additional 63 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

December 29, 2017