John Coddou

Investigator John Coddou was struck and killed while helping at the scene of a vehicle crash on the Grand Parkway in Houston.

At 9:30 a.m., Investigator Coddou responded to a minor collision near the Cumberland Ridge Drive intersection. He parked on the center median with his lights activated. A truck traveling north swerved to avoid hitting the patrol vehicle and struck Investigator Coddou in the median.

He was transported by Life Flight to Memorial Hermann Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Investigator Coddou was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Harris County Sheriff's Office for 20 years.

He is survived by his wife and mother

Investigator Coddou,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.