Trooper Edward A. Elliott
Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Oklahoma
End of Watch: Sunday, August 24, 1980
Cause: Struck by vehicle

Biographical Info
Age: 42
Tour of Duty: 14 years
Badge Number: 351

Trooper Elliott was struck and killed by a vehicle during a traffic stop. He and his partner had stopped a truck for a traffic violation on the H.E. Bailey Turnpike near Lawton. While Trooper Elliott was outside of his vehicle another car struck his patrol unit which then struck him. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Trooper Elliott's partner was injuried in the accident but was able to return to duty. The driver of the vehicle was charged with negligent homicide.

Trooper Elliott had been with the agency for 14 years.