Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio
End of Watch Friday, July 5, 1985
Add to My HeroesJody S. Dye
Trooper Jody Dye was struck and killed while placing flares in the roadway at an accident scene at the interchange of I-270 and US Route 33 in Columbus at 10 pm.
He was transported to a Columbus hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries an hour later.
Trooper Dye had served with the Ohio Highway Patrol for over three years and was assigned to the Granville Post. He is survived by his wife and two young daughters.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 3 years, 6 months
- Badge 318/1307
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 27 ReflectionsJust drove by the tragic spot.... you left our great state of Ohio too soon, you left too soon completing your life's work, just as your family & friends...I too feel the pain.
Trooper Jody Dye you will always be remembered in our hearts & mind.
Michael Kidd
Ohio tax paying loving American
October 1, 2022
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