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U.S. Air Force · United States 
Herbert Wexler
1967
Herbert I. Wexler served the U.S. Air Force.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff Herbert Wexler was killed in an automobile crash at the intersection of Route 2 and Teachout Road in Jerusalem Township while responding to a disturbance call. At 8:49 p.m., Deputy Wexler was traveling westbound on Route 2 and slowed down to make a U-turn on Route 2. Another car attempted to pass him but struck him from behind at high speed. Both vehicles careened off the road before coming to a stop. Deputy Wexler suffered a skull fracture. The driver of the other vehicle and a passenger in the car were transported to an area hospital with injuries. The driver was sentenced to 60 days in jail and a $200 fine for driving with a suspended license. Deputy Wexler was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Lucas County Sheriff's Department for 3 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and sister.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
Also Served
Lucas County Sheriff's Department
Deputy Sheriff
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