Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio
End of Watch Wednesday, January 30, 1974
Add to My HeroesJerry R. Neff
Patrolman Jerry Neff was killed when a suspect driving a stolen vehicle recklessly drove off of a highway overpass and crashed into Patrolman Neff's patrol car below. The suspect's car landed on top of the patrol car at the junction of I-71 and US Route 62 at 9:15 a.m.
The 19-year-old driver was charged with vehicular homicide and reckless driving. His 20-year-old passenger was charged with vehicular homicide and motor vehicle theft.
Patrolman Neff had served with the Ohio State Highway Patrol for three years and was assigned to the Circleville Post at the time of the incident. He was survived by his wife, three children, and father.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 932/1151
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Charged with vehicular homicide
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View all 31 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Please help me honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Jerry R. Neff of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio, and the additional 59 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
January 30, 2025
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