Trooper Jody S. Dye, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio

Trooper Jody S. Dye

Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio

End of Watch Friday, July 5, 1985

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Jody S. Dye

Trooper Jody Dye was struck and killed while placing flares in the roadway at a crash 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

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Trooper Dye,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Ohio. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 5, 2025