Bio & Incident Details
Age: 33
Tour: Not available
Badge # 171
Cause: Vehicular assault
Incident Date: 5/9/1956
Weapon: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect: Apprehended
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Trooper Oscar Morris was struck and killed by a drunk driver while giving directions to another driver on Highway 70 in Lebanon, Tennessee. Trooper Morris was returning to his vehicle when he was struck by a drunk driver, who then fled the scene. After checking on Trooper Morris, a college student who he was giving a ride to got behind the wheel of the police car and chased the suspect. The student was able to stop the suspect and held him until other officers arrived.
