Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, July 7, 1974
Add to My HeroesJohn David Oldham
Patrolman John Oldham was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic.
Patrolman Harold Hambrick, who witnessed the incident, suffered a fatal heart attack.
Patrolman Oldham had been with the Texas Department of Public Safety for two years and was stationed at Baird. He was survived by his son, John II, and daughter, Jana.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
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