Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas
End of Watch Wednesday, December 9, 1964
Add to My HeroesJohn 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
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