Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri
End of Watch: Sunday, December 12, 1943
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: 58
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: December 12, 1943
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 4 years
Trooper Creach was killed when an automobile being operated by an intoxicated driver struck him. Trooper Creach was directing traffic at the scene of an accident when he was struck.
The 27-year-old driver was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 4 years.
Trooper Creach was survived by his expectant wife, who had a son one month later.