Lieutenant Christopher Neal Claypool, Columbus Division of Police, Ohio

Lieutenant Christopher Neal Claypool

Columbus Division of Police, Ohio

End of Watch Sunday, April 29, 2001

Christopher Neal Claypool

Lieutenant Christopher Claypool was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while at the scene of another accident.

As he walked across the intersection with his flashlight to check on one of the victims of the initial accident, he was struck by the suspected drunk driver, who then fled the scene. The incident occurred at approximately 0030 hours.

The suspect was eventually apprehended and charged with vehicular homicide. The suspect pled guilty to leaving the scene of an accident.

Lieutenant Claypool had been employed with the Columbus Division of Police for 13 years, and is survived by his wife and two children. He was three days shy of his 40th birthday.

Bio

Age 39
Tour 13 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Charged with vehicular homicide

hit and run

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Thought of you today when I saw a tribute to other officers that lost their lives. The Columbus State Training aircraft. Knowing you were a special duty officer at Columbus State Community College when I was there. You are missed so very much by many and never forgotten. RIP

Dianne Ratliff (Blankenship)

August 8, 2018