Master Trooper William James Modén, Colorado State Patrol, Colorado

Master Trooper William James Modén

Colorado State Patrol, Colorado

End of Watch Friday, June 14, 2019

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William James Modén

Master Trooper William Modén was struck and killed by a vehicle while assisting at the scene of an earlier crash on I-70 near mile marker 324 in Deer Trail, Colorado.

He was investigating an earlier crash when a pickup truck struck him at approximately 9:40 pm. Another trooper on the scene immediately began providing medical care. Trooper Modén was flown to the University of Colorado Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Trooper Modén had served with the Colorado State Patrol for 12 years and was assigned to the Vehicular Crimes Unit. He is survived by his wife, parents, two brothers, three sister-in-laws, two aunts, one uncle, four nephews, a niece, and numerous cousins.

Trooper Modén was posthumously promoted to the rank of Master Trooper.

Bio

Age 37
Tour 12 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

accident investigation, accident scene

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M/Trooper Moden,
On today the 5th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Colorado. And to your Family and loved ones ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 14, 2024