BILL JOHN YANICH
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Officer Rank: Special Deputy
Memorial Panel: 45-W: 21
Department: Newton County, Indiana, S.D.
End of Watch: December 17, 1967
Cause: AUTO
Age: 32
Years of Service: 1
Description: Deputy Yanich and Deputy Henry were en route to investigate suspects for drug violations when their patrol unit was struck by a vehicle without headlights on. Deputy Yanich, who was a passenger in the car, was killed when the suspect's car hit the patrol unit on the right side. Deputy Henry was seriously injured in this incident but survived.
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