Line of Duty Death- Michael C. Walizer

 

Deputy Sheriff


Michael C. Walizer

Charles City County Sheriff’s Office, Virginia

End of Watch: Saturday, March 31, 2012
Bio & Incident Details

Age: 36

Tour: 11 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Automobile accident

Incident Date: 3/31/2012

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

Deputy Sheriff Michael Walizer was killed in an automobile accident while responding to backup another deputy on a traffic stop at approximately 2:00 am.

He was driving on John Tyler Highway, one mile west of Route 155, when his patrol car ran off the right side of the roadway. The patrol car then crossed over to the other side of the road and struck a tree. Despite wearing a seat belt, he suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene.

Deputy Walizer had served with the Charles City County Sheriff’s Office for six years and had served in law enforcement for 11 years. He had previously served with the Newport News / Williamsburg International Airport Police Department, Richmond International Airport Police Department, and Caroline County Sheriff’s Office. He is survived by his wife and four children.

Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:

Sheriff Javier J. Smith

Charles City County Sheriff’s Office

10780 Courthouse Road

Charles City, VA 23030

Phone: (804) 829-9265