Patrolman Earl W. Casterline, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio

Patrolman Earl W. Casterline

Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio

End of Watch Monday, October 19, 1953

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Earl W. Casterline

Patrolman Earl Casterline was killed when his patrol car was struck by a train at an obscured railroad crossing on Kemper Road in Hamilton County.

Patrolman Casterline served with the Ohio State Highway Patrol for 1 1/2 years and was stationed at the Cincinnati post. He was survived by his wife and child.

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Age 25
Tour 1 year, 6 months
Badge 400/541

Incident Details

Cause Struck by train

routine driving, train

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice Patrolman Earl W. Casterline of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio and additional 61 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

October 19, 2025