Trooper Floyd J. Farrar
Illinois State Police
Illinois
End of Watch: Tuesday, December 17, 1968

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 23 years
Badge Number: 293

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: Tuesday, December 17, 1968
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Trooper Floyd Farrar was struck and killed as he was assisting a semi driver with two flat tires. Trooper Farrar stopped in the eastbound lane of Route 103 in Schuyler County. Another trucker had already pulled over to help. Trooper Farrar stopped behind two trucks and stepped to the rear of his squad car to get flares from the trunk. Just as he stepped out on the road to place the flares, a westbound car struck him and tossed him 70 feet. The impact killed him instantly.

Trooper Floyd J. Farrar served with the U.S. military prior to joining the Illinois State Police on October 4, 1945 and was a World War II veteran. He was currently assigned to District 14. Trooper Farrar's wife and two children survive.