Columbus Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, December 4, 2004
Add to My HeroesMelissa M. Foster
Officer Melissa Foster was killed in an automobile accident when her patrol car was struck head-on by a vehicle that crossed the center line on Gender Road. The vehicle was being driven by a suspected drunk driver.
At approximately 0130 hours, Officer Foster was responding to a non-emergency call involving a prowler and was following another patrol car. When the other vehicle crossed the center line, the first patrol car swerved to avoid a collision. However, Officer Foster was unable to take evasive action and her patrol car was struck. She was flown to Grant Medical Center, where she succumbed to her injuries a short time later.
The driver of the vehicle that struck her patrol car was charged with aggravated vehicular homicide. The suspect had a previous conviction of involuntary manslaughter in 1997. On August 9, 2005, the suspect was sentenced to 13 years in prison and the lifetime suspension of his driver's license.
Officer Foster had served with the Columbus Division of Police for 7 years. She is survived by her two children.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 7 years
- Badge 2145
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Sentenced to 13 years
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