Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio
End of Watch Thursday, September 15, 2016
Add to My HeroesKenneth V. Velez
Trooper Kenneth Velez was struck and killed by a vehicle while conducting a traffic stop on I-90, near the Warren Road exit, in Cuyahoga County.
In August 2017 the driver who struck him was acquitted of vehicular homicide charges, but was convicted of driving on a suspended license and other related misdemeanor charges.
Trooper Velez had served with the Ohio State Highway Patrol for 27 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 27 years
- Badge 511
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
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View all 201 ReflectionsYou are still sorely missed here in Lorain County Trooper Velez. May you continue to rest in peace.
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