Virginia State Police, Virginia
End of Watch: Thursday, September 3, 1981
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 866
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: September 3, 1981
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Convicted
Trooper Robin Farmer was killed in an automobile crash on Route 639, near Chance Place, during a vehicle pursuit in Caroline County.
He and another trooper were working a driver's license check detail when a suspect fled with the other trooper in pursuit. Trooper Farmer was attempting to overtake the pursuit when his patrol car collided with an oncoming vehicle.
The driver who fled was convicted of driving on a suspended license.
Trooper Farmer had served with the Virginia State Police for five years. He was survived by his wife.