Michael Chihil
1972
Michael Donald Chihil.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
Constable Michael Chihil was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a drunk driver as he responded to assist the Burton Police Department on a call. The collision occurred on Route 87 in front of St. Helen's Catholic Church. Constable Chihil was the town's part-time constable and police chief. He was a United States Air Force Vietnam veteran and had only been with the Newbury Township Police Department for six months. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, eight brothers, and two sisters. He is buried at the Newbury Center Cemetary in Geauga County, Ohio.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two daughters, eight brothers, and two sisters.
Service Record
Also Served
Newbury Township Police Department
Constable
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