Trooper Charles V. Vogel, Jr., Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio

Trooper Charles V. Vogel, Jr.

Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio

End of Watch Thursday, January 24, 1980

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Charles V. Vogel, Jr.

Trooper Charles Vogel was struck and killed by a vehicle while investigating a series of accidents at the junction of I-70 and US Route 68 in Clark County. The roadways were ice covered, causing another vehicle to strike him as he assisted victims on the median.

Trooper Vogel had served with the Ohio State Highway Patrol for one year and was assigned to the Springfield Post. He was survived by his wife, child, and parents.

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Age 25
Tour 1 year
Badge 346/383

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

accident investigation, weather

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NEVER FORGET! Please help me honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Trooper Charles V. Vogel, Jr. of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio and the additional 60 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

January 24, 2024