Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol, Texas
End of Watch: Saturday, March 18, 1972
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 13 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: March 18, 1972
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Patrolman Billy Howry was struck and killed by a drunk driver near Austin, Texas, while on a traffic stop. The suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended. He was charged with negligent homicide and jailed under a $1000.00 bond.
A granite marker dedicated to Patrolman Howry is located on the west side of IH 35 approximately a quarter mile north of FM 972, near the location of the incident.
Patrolman Howry had been with the agency for 13 years and was stationed in Georgetown.