Patrolman James A. Fredericka, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio

Patrolman James A. Fredericka

Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio

End of Watch Friday, May 8, 1953

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James A. Fredericka

Patrolman James Fredericka succumbed to injuries sustained eight days earlier when he lost control of his patrol car on a wet roadway and struck a tree while responding to an accident call. The accident occurred on State Route 7 in Trumbull County.

He was transported to a hospital in Sharon, Pennsylvania, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Patrolman Fredericka was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. He was survived by his wife, two children, and parents.

In February 2020, Trumbull Highway was renamed James A. Fredericka Memorial Highway.

Bio

Age 38
Tour 5 years
Badge 289/328
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash
Incident Date Thursday, April 30, 1953

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman James A. Fredericka of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio and the additional 63 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

May 8, 2025