Trooper Richard D. Oldaker

Trooper Richard D. Oldaker | Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Oklahoma
Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Oklahoma
Trooper Richard D. Oldaker

Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Oklahoma

End of Watch Monday, July 3, 1978

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Richard D. Oldaker

Trooper Richard Oldaker and Trooper Rondal Alexander were killed in an airplane accident. Trooper Oldaker was flying the plane and Trooper Alexander and a Ft. Sill soldier were observers. They were on a low-fly mission over the Salk Fork River near Hollis when the plane struck a utility pole wire and crashed. All three occupants were killed on impact.

Trooper Oldaker had been with the agency for nine years.

Bio

  • Age 33
  • Tour 9 years
  • Badge 477

Incident Details

  • Cause Aircraft accident
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Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten. Rest In Peace always.

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