Trooper John B. McMurray
Kansas Highway Patrol
Kansas
End of Watch: Wednesday, December 9, 1964
Cause: Vehicular assault

Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 257

Trooper John McMurray was struck by a drunk driver while investigating another accident on State Highway 18 near Manhattan, Kansas. As he placed a camera in the trunk of his patrol car, which was parked on the shoulder, the drunk driver struck him from behind. He died of his injuries three days later. The driver was later convicted of driving under the influence and manslaughter.

Trooper McMurray had served with the agency for three years. He was also a United States Air Force veteran. He was survived by his wife and daughter.