Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Oklahoma
End of Watch Saturday, January 31, 2015
Add to My HeroesNicholas Glenn Dees
Trooper Nicholas Dees was struck and killed by a vehicle near mile marker 195 on I-40, east of Shawnee.
He and another trooper were investigating a wreck involving a semi-truck on westbound I-40 at approximately 10:00 pm when a vehicle went around their patrol cars before striking both troopers. Trooper Dees died at the scene. The other trooper suffered serious injuries.
The subject who caused the crash was arrested and later sentenced to 5 years in prison and 7 years probation.
Trooper Dees had served with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol for approximately 18 months. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 1 year, 6 months
- Badge 731
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 262 ReflectionsTo the family of Trooper Dees:
I saw the dedication in honor of Trooper Dees when watching the song Sound of Silence.
I am a retired highway patrol officer who had a partner killed in the line of duty from an accident and I was at the scene of an allied agency officer who was shot and killed. These are horrific events that we never forget.
It is a privilege to serve in law enforcement knowing the risks and making a commitment to serve and protect despite the risks. May I offer my belated condolences to you, Trooper Dees' family, and to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
May the Lord continue to give you peace and comfort as you remember your hero.
Officer Jim Dowling
California Highway Patrol (Ret)
December 13, 2021
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