Irving Police Department mourns death of officer killed in off-duty motorcycle crash
A 38-year-old Irving police officer was killed in a motorcycle crash Friday afternoon, officials said.
Officer Jerome Scholz was off-duty when the accident occurred, according to an Irving Police Department news release. He died at a local hospital less than an hour later.
“He was loved by so many and truly had a heart of a servant,” the department said on social media. “We extend our deepest condolences to Officer Scholz’s family and loved ones.”
Irving police officers responded to a multi-vehicle accident involving a motorcycle in the 7800 block of Valley View Lane around 4:40 p.m. on Nov. 15. They found that Scholz was the motorcycle crash victim, the release states.
A preliminary investigation suggests the other driver was turning and failed to yield the right of way, according to the release.
Scholz, a U.S. Army veteran, had worked with the Irving Police Department for five years.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at Plymouth Park Baptist Church, 1714 N. Story Road in Irving.
This story was originally published November 16, 2024 at 11:43 AM.
