Utah Highway Patrol, Utah
End of Watch: Wednesday, August 25, 1982
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: 344
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: August 25, 1982
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Never apprehended
Trooper Harris was killed in a motorcycle accident while attempting to catch a speeding vehicle in Parley's Canyon. As he was attempting to catch the vehicle he came around a bend and encountered stopped traffic. He took evasive action as he drove onto the shoulder. He laid down the motorcycle as it went into a high speed wobble and slid through a large bush and off of a 15-foot high berm. He suffered massive head trauma and succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The vehicle he was pursuing was never located.
Trooper Harris had served with the agency for over 3 years and had served in law enforcement for almost 9 years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, and two sons.