Trooper Evan Frederick Schneider
Montana Highway Patrol
Montana
End of Watch: Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 4 years, 7 months
Badge Number: 330

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available

Trooper Evan Schneider was killed in an automobile accident on Highway 2 near Columbia Falls when his vehicle was struck by a drunk driver. His patrol car collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle that crossed into his lane.

Two occupants in the second vehicle were also killed.

Trooper Evan Schneider had served with the Montana Highway Patrol since January 2004. He is survived by his wife and brother. His brother also serves with the agency.