Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio
End of Watch Friday, July 5, 1985
Add to My HeroesJody S. Dye
Trooper Jody Dye was struck and killed while placing flares in the roadway at a crash scene at the interchange of I-270 and US Route 33 in Columbus at 10 pm.
He was transported to a Columbus hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries an hour later.
Trooper Dye had served with the Ohio Highway Patrol for over three years and was assigned to the Granville Post. He is survived by his wife and two young daughters.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 3 years, 6 months
- Badge 318/1307
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 28 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Trooper Jody S. Dye of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio, and the additional 74 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
July 5, 2024
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