Trooper Charles V. Vogel, Jr.

Trooper Charles V. Vogel, Jr. | Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio
Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio
Trooper Charles V. Vogel, Jr.

Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio

End of Watch Thursday, January 24, 1980

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Charles V. Vogel, Jr.

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.

Bio

  • Age 25
  • Tour 1 year
  • Badge 346/383

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by vehicle

accident investigation, weather

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Trooper Charles V. Vogel, Jr. of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio and the additional 59 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

January 24, 2023

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