Trooper Wilmer L. Moody
Louisiana State Police
Louisiana

End of Watch: Saturday, November 10, 1956
Cause: Automobile accident

Biographical Info
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Trooper Moody was killed in an automobile accident on US 61 while responding to a call. A truck pulled in front of his patrol car, causing him to swerve to avoid a collision. The patrol car swerved into the oncoming traffic and struck a vehicle head-on, killing Trooper Moody. The driver of the truck was charged with negligent homicide but found not guilty.

Trooper Moody had been with the agency for just over five years.

 
Photograph: Trooper Wilmer L. Moody

Patch image: Louisiana State Police, Louisiana

Visit Trooper Moody's memorial at www.ODMP.org