The Irving community is in mourning following the off-duty death of a local police officer in a motorcycle crash. The Irving Police Department shared through social media that 38-year-old Officer Jerome Scholz lost his life in a multi-vehicle accident. "We are mourning the loss of one of our IPD brothers who died while off duty yesterday," the department expressed. "Please keep our department, his friends and family in your thoughts and prayers as we grieve this tragic loss."
According to the initial reports, the incident occurred on the 7800 block of Valley View Lane at Interstate Highway 635 in Irving, Last Friday, at approximately 4:40 p.m. Officer Scholz was riding his motorcycle when another driver failed to yield to right of way while turning, leading to the devastating accident. Scholz was promptly transported to a local hospital, where he passed away around 5:30 pm. The Irving Police Department added, "He was loved by so many and truly had a heart of a servant."
Officer Scholz had been a member of the Irving Police Department for five years before this tragic event and had made a significant impact on his peers and community. In continuance of their statement, the Irving Police Department also extended their "deepest condolences to Officer Scholz's family and loved ones," and requested "patience and understanding from our community as we navigate this difficult time."
