Patrolman Dane L. Rowe

Patrolman Dane L. Rowe

Madison Township Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Saturday, November 5, 1988

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Dane L. Rowe

Patrolman Dane Rowe was struck and killed by a car while clearing an accident scene.

The driver of the car that struck him was driving through the accident scene after ignoring signals from another officer to stop. Patrolman Rowe was transported to Grant Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries the following day.

Patrolman Rowe had served with the Madison Township Police Department for 9-1/2 months. He was survived by his wife, parents, and brother.

Bio

  • Age 24
  • Tour 9 months, 2 weeks
  • Badge 11

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by vehicle
  • Incident Date Friday, November 4, 1988

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Dane L. Rowe of the Madison Township Police Department, Ohio and the additional 97 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

November 5, 2023

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