Trooper John B. McMurray, Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas

Trooper John B. McMurray

Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas

End of Watch Wednesday, December 9, 1964

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John B. McMurray

Trooper John McMurray was struck by a drunk driver while on a radar speed enforcement assignment west of Manhattan, Kansas.

As he placed a camera in the trunk of his patrol car, which was parked on the shoulder, the drunk driver struck him from behind. He died of his injuries three days later. The 23-year-old driver was later convicted of driving under the influence and manslaughter.

Trooper McMurray was a United States Air Force veteran and had served with the Kansas Highway Patrol for three years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 3 years
Badge 257
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Incident Date Sunday, December 6, 1964
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Convicted

Impaired Driver

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Trooper McMurray,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Air Force. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 9, 2024