A Celebration of life was held Wednesday for Harris County Deputy John Coddou III.
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Coddou was hit and killed on the Grand Parkway, on April 23 while he was assisting at the scene of a minor crash.
He was hit by a truck and according to investigators, the driver had been talking on his phone, hands-free.
The funeral escort for HCSO Deputy Investigator John H. Coddou has arrived at Second Baptist Church - West Campus. The funeral service will be streamed live at 1 p.m. #HouNews pic.twitter.com/iO4Wyh9EFc
— HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) May 1, 2024
They say the driver hit Coddou when they swerved to avoid crashing into his vehicle.
Coddou was flown to Memorial Hermann Hospital where he died from his injuries.
The 20-year veteran of the department was also a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Coddou is survived by his wife and mother.
After funeral services, Coddou will be laid to rest during a graveside service at Forest Park Southwest Cemetery along FM 395 in Richmond.