Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol, Texas
End of Watch: Sunday, July 7, 1974
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: July 7, 1974
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman John Oldham was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic.
Patrolman Harold Hambrick, who witnessed the incident, suffered a fatal heart attack.
Patrolman Oldham had been with the Texas Department of Public Safety for two years and was stationed at Baird. He was survived by his son, John II, and daughter, Jana.