Trooper Lewis Edward Phillips
Indiana State Police
Indiana
End of Watch: Wednesday, April 16, 1975

Biographical Info
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 1 month
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Wednesday, April 16, 1975
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Trooper Lewis Phillips was killed in an automobile accident in LaPorte County while responding to assist another trooper who was pursuing a traffic violator.

Trooper Phillips was traveling on U.S. 20 when his patrol car crested a hill and was struck by a semi-tractor trailer whose driver was making an illegal U-turn.

Trooper Phillips had served with the Indiana State Police for over two years, being killed five days before completing his status as a probationary trooper and was assigned to the Dunes Park post.