Trooper Sam R. Henderson
Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Oklahoma

End of Watch: Wednesday, May 7, 1941
Cause: Vehicular assault

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

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.

 
Photograph: Trooper Sam R. Henderson

Patch image: Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Oklahoma

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