Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio
End of Watch: Thursday, January 24, 1980
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: 346/383
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: January 24, 1980
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
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 had served with the Ohio State Highway Patrol for one year and was assigned to the Springfield Post. He was survived by his wife, child, and parents.