Patrolman Ralph Benton Miller, Sr., Toronto Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Ralph Benton Miller, Sr.

Toronto Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Sunday, March 26, 1978

Ralph Benton Miller, Sr.

Patrolman Miller succumbed to injuries sustained 10 days earlier when he was struck by a vehicle being chased by Wellsville police officers for reckless driving. Patrolman Miller and his partner had setup a roadblock on State Route 7 in an attempt to stop the vehicle. When they saw that the vehicle was not going to stop both officers exited the patrol car to escape the collision.

The suspect vehicle struck the patrol car, which then struck Patrolman Miller. Patrolman Miller was transported to Ohio Valley Hospital and then transferred to Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he succumbed to serious head injuries.

Patrolman Miller had served with the agency for 36 years. He was survived by his wife and three sons.

Bio

Age 66
Tour 36 years
Badge 62

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Incident Date Thursday, March 16, 1978
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

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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 Ralph Benton Miller, Sr. of the Toronto Police Department, Ohio and the additional 48 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

March 26, 2018