DAYTON-- The Trooper struck on I-75 remains in critical, but stable condition Thursday afternoon at Miami Valley Hospital.
Ohio Highway Patrol Trooper Brent Hill was struck late Wednesday night on I- 75.
The newly graduated Trooper was working a crash, near Ohio 123 in Franklin when a 22- year-old driver lost control and hit Trooper Hill, who was standing outside his vehicle.
"Right away, I got a deep pit in my stomach, kind of feeling." John Kalaman said, while watching the news of the Trooper on TV.
Both he and his wife Paula know what its like to get that call. Their son, Centerville Police Officer John Kalaman was struck and killed, while working a scene, along I- 675 in 1998.
It brought back a lot of painful memories and our hearts go out to the family of the Trooper because we know the emotion they are going through right now." Paula Kalaman said.
Because of their sons' death, the Kalaman's fought hard and lobbied for Ohio's Move Over and Slow Down law, that was adopted in 1999.
"With the law in place, this shouldn't happen." Paula Kalaman said.
Troopers said the roads were wet and slick last night, and they are still investigating what caused the driver to lose control. But weather related or not, the Kalaman's said it is the responsibility of the driver to be alert of the flashing lights ahead, and to always obey the law.
"It's just common sense, to slow down, move over and pay attention. It could save a life." Paula said.
"Pay attention to what you are doing which is driving a 3000 pound deadly weapon." John said.
The driver who hit Trooper Hill has not been charged.
Ohio Highway Patrol Trooper Brent Hill was struck late Wednesday night on I- 75.
The newly graduated Trooper was working a crash, near Ohio 123 in Franklin when a 22- year-old driver lost control and hit Trooper Hill, who was standing outside his vehicle.
"Right away, I got a deep pit in my stomach, kind of feeling." John Kalaman said, while watching the news of the Trooper on TV.
Both he and his wife Paula know what its like to get that call. Their son, Centerville Police Officer John Kalaman was struck and killed, while working a scene, along I- 675 in 1998.
It brought back a lot of painful memories and our hearts go out to the family of the Trooper because we know the emotion they are going through right now." Paula Kalaman said.
Because of their sons' death, the Kalaman's fought hard and lobbied for Ohio's Move Over and Slow Down law, that was adopted in 1999.
"With the law in place, this shouldn't happen." Paula Kalaman said.
Troopers said the roads were wet and slick last night, and they are still investigating what caused the driver to lose control. But weather related or not, the Kalaman's said it is the responsibility of the driver to be alert of the flashing lights ahead, and to always obey the law.
"It's just common sense, to slow down, move over and pay attention. It could save a life." Paula said.
"Pay attention to what you are doing which is driving a 3000 pound deadly weapon." John said.
The driver who hit Trooper Hill has not been charged.