Harris County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Add to My HeroesJohn Hampton Coddou, III
Investigator John Coddou was struck and killed while helping at the scene of a vehicle crash on the Grand Parkway in Houston.
At 9:30 a.m., Investigator Coddou responded to a minor collision near the Cumberland Ridge Drive intersection. He parked on the center median with his lights activated. A truck traveling north swerved to avoid hitting the patrol vehicle and struck Investigator Coddou in the median.
He was transported by Life Flight to Memorial Hermann Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Investigator Coddou was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Harris County Sheriff's Office for 20 years. He is survived by his wife and mother
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 20 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
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