Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri
End of Watch: Friday, December 25, 2009
Age: 49
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: 355
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: December 25, 2009
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Corporal Dennis Engelhard was fatally struck by a vehicle while investigating a minor accident on I-44, in Eureka, on Christmas day.
While waiting for a tow truck to arrive, Corporal Engelhard was struck by the driver of a vehicle who lost control on an icy patch due to winter weather conditions. Corporal Engelhard was transported to the St. Clair Health Center where he succumbed to his injuries.
Corporal Engelhard had served with the Missouri State Highway Patrol for 10 years. He is survived by his life partner, stepson, parents, and brother.