Trooper Billy Jack Zachary

Trooper Billy Jack Zachary

Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol, Texas

End of Watch Sunday, January 1, 2006

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Billy Jack Zachary

Trooper Billy Zachary was struck and killed by the driver of a vehicle while making a traffic stop of two vehicles on I-20, near Monahans, Texas.

He was returning to his patrol car after speaking to one of the drivers when a third vehicle veered from the travel lane and struck him. He was struck as he returned to his patrol car after speaking with the driver in the car that pulled over behind him.

Trooper Zachary had served with the Texas Department of Public Safety for just over one year. He is survived by his wife, 3-month-old daughter, parents, and sister.

In June 2017 a section of I-20 was designated as the Trooper Billy Jack Zachary Memorial Highway.

Bio

  • Age 32
  • Tour 1 year
  • Badge 11570

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by vehicle

traffic stop

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Happy Birthday in Heaven BJ. We miss you everyday. I heard grief explained as a heavy stone we carry around - it’s always with us yet the pain lessens not because we don’t miss the person the same, but because we get stronger from carrying the rock. Some days are harder than others like not having you physically with us for your beautiful daughter’s high school graduation. We felt you there celebrating with us though. She is so much like you which brings us comfort. We love you!

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July 25, 2024

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