WKYC Channel 3 News At 7 September 15, 2016
Right when a driver hit and struck him. Right on this very roadway. Trooper velez was conducting a traffic stop when he was struck. He was 48 years old and graduated as a member of the 18th contact in 1989. He leaves behind his three children. Colonel paul pride released this statement. Its a tragedy for ohio st Highway Patrol and how their prayers go out to the velez family during this difficult time. There is still no word on who that driver was, who struck velez. But we will be following that story throughout the night. Make sure you stick with wkyc here on tv and wkyc. Com. Reporting live ...