Deputy Sheriff Ronald L. Coen, Franklin County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

Deputy Sheriff Ronald L. Coen

Franklin County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

End of Watch Thursday, January 27, 1994

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Ronald L. Coen

Deputy Sheriff Ronald Coen was killed in an automobile crash on Stelzer Road while responding to a call for backup.

His patrol car struck a utility pole after it hydroplaned on a section of road that was wet from recent rainfall. He was transported to Grant Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.

Deputy Coen was killed three days before his 25th birthday. He had served with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office for three years. He was survived by his parents and five siblings.

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Age 24
Tour 3 years
Badge 164

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

vehicle crash, weather, Back up for fellow officer(s)

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NEVER FORGET! Please help me honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Ronald L. Coen of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, Ohio, and the additional 83 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

January 27, 2025