Lieutenant Gary Edward Dudley

Lieutenant Dudley was among a group of bicyclists engaged in the "Indiana Cops Riding for Indiana COPS (Concerns of Police Survivors)" fundraiser. At the time, the annual ride traveled to the four corners of Indiana and traversed approximately 1,100 miles to raise money for the Indiana Chapter of COPS.

Lieutenant Dudley and Lake County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Gary Martin were among the strongest riders of the group, but they dropped back to encourage another less experienced rider who had fallen behind.

The equipment truck that trailed the riders was struck from behind by a larger truck and was knocked into the three riders: Lieutenant Dudley, Chief Martin, and retired Indianapolis Police Officer Spencer Moore. Lieutenant Dudley and Chief Martin were killed instantly.

Both of the fallen officers were participating in the ride as part of their official duties.

Lieutenant Dudley had served with the Indiana State Police for 26 years.

In 2007, State Road 63 from State Road 32 to Interstate 74 in Vermillion County was dedicated the Gary E. Dudley and Gary L. Martin Memorial Highway in their honor.