Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio
End of Watch Sunday, February 25, 1973
Add to My HeroesDavid L. Sterner
Patrolman David Sterner was killed in an automobile crash while pursuing a vehicle on State Route 15 south of Finley.
When another vehicle pulled in front of his patrol car at State Route 37, he attempted to avoid a collision and struck a culvert.
Patrolman Sterner had served with the Ohio State Highway Patrol for eight months. He was survived by his wife and parents.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour 8 months
- Badge 1139/1506
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 19 ReflectionsDave was my roommate at the OSP Academy, 95th Academy class,
Graduated June 1972.
Not ever forgotten.
TROOPER HANK KORB RETIRED
OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL, CLASSMATE,
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