Columbus Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch: Friday, January 4, 1991
Age: 52
Tour of Duty: 26 years
Badge Number: 750
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: January 4, 1991
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Nye was killed when his patrol car was broadsided at the intersection of Cassidy Street and Airport Drives while responding to a call for help. Officer Nye's partner was critically injured and forced to give up his career as a law enforcement officer.
Officer Nye had served with the Columbus Division of Police for 26 years. He was survived by his wife and five children.