Police Specialist David H. Massel

Police Specialist David H. Massel | Woodlawn Police Department, Ohio
Woodlawn Police Department, Ohio
Police Specialist David H. Massel

Woodlawn Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Saturday, February 9, 1985

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David H. Massel

Specialist David Massel was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a drunk driver on Ohio Route 4 (Springfield Pike).

The intoxicated driver was also killed in the collision.

Specialist Massel is survived by his mother.

Bio

  • Age 37
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Vehicular assault
  • Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
  • Offender Not available
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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorney Generals Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Specialist David H. Massel of the Woodlawn Police Department, Ohio and the additional 57 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

February 9, 2021

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