Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio
End of Watch: Saturday, October 3, 1964
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 9 months
Badge Number: 122/277
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: October 3, 1964
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
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.