Trooper Todd Michael Larkins

Todd Michael Larkins

Trooper Todd Larkins was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer while conducting a vehicle stop.

Trooper Larkins stopped a vehicle on Interstate 40 in Dickson County, about 40 miles outside of Nashville. As he was conducting the vehicle stop, a tractor-trailer veered off the roadway. He was struck and killed instantly.

The driver of the tractor-trailer was charged with vehicular homicide. He was sentenced to three years probation, one year loss of license, and a $50 fine.

Trooper Larkins had served with the Tennessee Highway Patrol for five years. He is survived by his wife and daughter.