Trooper Sam R. Henderson
Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Oklahoma
End of Watch: Wednesday, May 7, 1941

Biographical Info
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: 51

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Wednesday, May 7, 1941
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available

Trooper Henderson was killed after being struck by a drunk driver while making a traffic stop for defective lights. As Trooper Henderson spoke with the driver of the vehicle another vehicle driven by a drunk the driver. The vehicle and an intoxicated soldie were located about ten blocks away. The soldier claimed two other intoxicated soldiers fled the scene.

Trooper Henderson had been with the agency for four years.