Patrolman Raymond A. Darwich, Struthers Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Raymond A. Darwich

Struthers Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Sunday, November 16, 1952

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Raymond A. Darwich

Patrolman Raymond Darwich died hours after being struck by a vehicle while he was directing traffic.

The vehicle that struck Patrolman Darwich was, ironically, driving an injured co-worker to the hospital after the co-worker was injured at a lumber yard in Struthers. The driver was later charged with Second-Degree Manslaughter.

Patrolman Darwich was a United States Air Force World War II veteran and served with the Struthers Police Department for seven months. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, his father, and two sisters.

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Age 28
Tour 7 months
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Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash
Incident Date Saturday, November 15, 1952

directing traffic

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Raymond A. Darwich of the Struthers Police Department, Ohio, and the additional 75 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

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

November 16, 2024