Patrolman Ernest E. Cole
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Ohio
End of Watch: Saturday, October 3, 1964
Cause: Struck by vehicle

Biographical Info
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 9 months
Badge Number: 122/277

Patrolman Ernest Cole was struck and killed by a vehicle while attempting to direct traffic around a multiple car pileup. The incident occurred in dense fog on I-75 in Butler County.

Patrolman Cole was a military veteran and was stationed at the Dayton Post at the time of the incident. He was survived by his wife, child, and parents.