Trooper Charles V. Vogel Jr.
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Ohio

End of Watch: Thursday, January 24, 1980
Cause: Struck by vehicle

Biographical Info
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: 346/383

Trooper Charles Vogel was struck and killed by a vehicle while investigating a series of accidents at the junction of I-70 and US Route 68 in Clark County. The roadways were ice covered, causing another vehicle to strike him as he assisted victims on the median.

Trooper Vogel was assigned to the Springfield Post at the time of the incident. He was survived by his wife, child, and parents.

 
Photograph: Trooper Charles V. Vogel Jr.

Patch image: Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio

Visit Trooper Vogel's memorial at www.ODMP.org