Chief of Police Douglas Alan Shertzer, Sr., Lititz Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

Chief of Police Douglas Alan Shertzer, Sr.

Lititz Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Tuesday, May 11, 2004

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Douglas Alan Shertzer, Sr.

Chief of Police Douglas Shertzer was killed in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Route 741 and Harrisburg Pike in East Hempfield.

He was driving the department's new motorcycle back to Lititz when an oncoming car made a left turn in front of him, causing a collision. He was transported to Lancaster General Hospital where he died a short time later while undergoing surgery.

He had completed a police motorcycle training course earlier in the month and was driving the department's new motorcycle.

Chief Shertzer had served as chief of the 14-person Lititz Borough Police Department for 10 years and had served with the agency for a total of 23 years. He is survived by his wife, three children, and four grandchildren.

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Age 45
Tour 23 years
Badge 25101

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

routine driving

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Chief Shertzer,
On today, the 20h anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lititz Borough. And t your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 11, 2024