Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Brad Scott was killed in a motorcycle crash while detailed to support a police association event shortly after 4:00 pm.
He was en route to pickup supplies for the event when another vehicle pulled out in front of him at the intersection of Sixteenth Street and Middle Avenue. Patrolman Scott was thrown from his motorcycle upon impact and suffered fatal injuries.
The driver of the vehicle was charged with driving under the influence of marijuana. He was subsequently convicted and sentenced to one year in jail.
Patrolman Scott had served with the Elyria Police Department for eight years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Scott gave the Elyria Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Elyria community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Scott.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Bradley Thomas Scott is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In OH, 572 of 991 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.7% of this state's fallen. That is 3.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Elyria Police Department, 3 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Bradley Thomas Scott's cause is highlighted.
How Bradley Thomas Scott Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 1 year
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Bradley Thomas Scott is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Bradley Thomas Scott was killed by automobile; narcotics involved.
Incident Location
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