Trooper Oscar Newton Morris
Tennessee Highway Patrol
Tennessee
End of Watch: Wednesday, May 9, 1956

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Wednesday, May 9, 1956
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Trooper 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.