Roll of Honor
Incident
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.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three children, and father.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Neff gave the Ohio State Highway Patrol 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of Ohio. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Neff.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Jerry R. Neff served in the U.S. Army (1966â1966) before joining law enforcement.
Patrolman Jerry R. Neff is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 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 57.7 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Ohio State Highway Patrol, 8 of 42 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 19% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Jerry R. Neff's cause is highlighted.
How Jerry R. Neff Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Jerry R. Neff is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Jerry R. Neff was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
Military Service
Jerry R. Neff served in the U.S. Army (1966–1966) before joining law enforcement.
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