James Kirkendall
1970
James A. Kirkendall.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Lieutenant James Kirkendall was killed in an automobile collision involving two trucks on US Route 33 near St. Johns. Lieutenant Kirkendall was traveling west on the rain-slicked road and clipped the left rear of a dump truck while changing lanes. His patrol vehicle spun into the eastbound lane and was struck by another truck. Lieutenant Kirkendall was a WWII veteran who had served with the Ohio State Highway Patrol for 21 years and served as the commander of the Van Wert Post.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
Also Served
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Lieutenant
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