Trooper Kenneth V. Velez, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio

Trooper Kenneth V. Velez

Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio

End of Watch Thursday, September 15, 2016

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Kenneth V. Velez

Trooper Kenneth Velez was struck and killed by a vehicle while conducting a traffic stop on I-90, near the Warren Road exit, in Cuyahoga County.

In August 2017 the driver who struck him was acquitted of vehicular homicide charges, but was convicted of driving on a suspended license and other related misdemeanor charges.

Trooper Velez had served with the Ohio State Highway Patrol for 27 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 48
Tour 27 years
Badge 511

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

traffic stop

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Trooper Kenneth V. Velez of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio and additional 71 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

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

September 15, 2025