Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio
End of Watch Sunday, February 6, 1972
Add to My HeroesCarl L. "Shorty" Thrush
Patrolman Carl Thrush was killed in an automobile crash on State Route 93 north of McArthur in Vinton County when his patrol car struck an ice patch, hit another car head-on, and went over an embankment.
He was on his way to investigate another vehicle collision on Route 160 when the incident occurred.
Patrolman Thrush had served with the Ohio State Highway Patrol for seven years, assigned to the Athens Post. He was survived by his wife and two sons.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 7 years, 8 months
- Badge 20/1064
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 19 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Carl L. "Shorty" Thrush of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio, and the additional 66 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
February 6, 2025
