Deputy Sheriff Yevhen "Eugene" Kostiuchenko, Ventura County Sheriff's Office, California

Deputy Sheriff Yevhen "Eugene" Kostiuchenko

Ventura County Sheriff's Office, California

End of Watch Tuesday, October 28, 2014

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Yevhen "Eugene" Kostiuchenko

Deputy Sheriff Eugene Kostiuchenko was struck and killed by a drunk driver on the Ventura Freeway, near Lewis Road while conducting a traffic stop.

He was returning to his vehicle at the completion of the stop when the drunk driver struck him and then fled the scene. Two other deputies witnessed the collision.

The drunk driver fled the scene but crashed his vehicle a short distance away. Other deputies took the man into custody at the scene of the second crash. He was arrested and charged with felony DUI and felony hit and run, with additional charges pending. In November 2016, he was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison plus an additional three years.

Deputy Kostiuchenko had served in the Ukrainian military and served with the Ventura County Sheriff's Office for 11 years. He is survived by his wife and stepchild.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 11 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Sentenced to 15+ years

Impaired Driver, traffic stop

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Deputy Sheriff Kostiuchenko,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Ventura County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 28, 2024