Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio
End of Watch Sunday, September 28, 1941
Add to My HeroesPaul L. McManis
Patrolman Paul McManis was killed in an automobile accident on State Route 269, five miles north of Bellevue while responding to an accident.
The patrol car was clipped while passing another vehicle which did not signal that they were making a left turn. The patrol car spun around, and both officers were thrown from the car. Patrolman McManis was killed instantly. The other officer suffered serious injuries.
Patrolman McManis had served with the Ohio State Highway Patrol for five months and was stationed at Bellevue.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 5 months
- Badge 13/39
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Paul L. McManis of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio and the additional 61 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
September 28, 2022
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