Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, April 7, 1948
Floyd E. Lawson
Patrolman Lawson was killed when the automobile he was in struck a parked car. Patrolman Lawson suffered a skull fracture and never regained consciousness. He died two months later from the injury. Patrolman Lawson had just returned to work after being wounded in a gun battle several months earlier.
Patrolman Lawson had been with the agency for seven years.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Friday, February 27, 1948
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsRest in Peace Trooper Floyd E. Lawson. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of The Great State of Texas.
I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers.
Amen
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