In Memoriam

ISP Fallen Heroes

In 2008, the ISPA purchased memorial stones for every Indiana State Police post throughout the state. Each memorial stone has the names of all of the officers who have died in the line-of-duty inscribed on it. The purpose of the stone is to preserve their memory. The stones also bear this inscription:

"As we that are left behind grow old they shall not grow old. Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM."

Each May, at every Indiana State Police post throughout the state, a memorial service is held to honor and pay tribute to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. Below is a list of those heroes.

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1933

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1933

TROOPER EUGENE TEAGUE

Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana
Appointed: June 1, 1933
District: General Headquarters - Indianapolis
Deceased: December 20, 1933

Following a tip that Dillinger gang member Edward Shouse would be at the Frances Hotel in Paris, Illinois, Trooper Teague was waiting nearby in his patrol car. When Shouse and two female accomplices arrived at the hotel, Trooper Teague struck the Shouse's car with his vehicle. As Shouse attempted to escape, a gun battle ensued and Trooper Teague was killed in the crossfire.

1937

THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1937

TROOPER PAUL V. MINNEMAN

Hometown: Logansport, Indiana
Appointed: September 1, 1935
District: Lafayette
Life: January 27, 1904 - May 27, 1937 | 33 Years Old

Following the robbery of the Goodland State Bank in Goodland, police from all corners of Indiana were taking part in a manhunt for the Brady Gang. Trooper Minneman and Deputy Sheriff Elmer Craig had stopped to investigate the occupants of a car parked along the road when another car approached and began shooting at them. Trooper Minneman and Deputy Craig pursued the vehicle, but lost sight of it. When the officers reached an intersection, Trooper Minneman opened his door attempting to look for tiremarks and was shot by an automatic rifle fired by one of the suspects. Trooper Minneman died two days later from his wounds.

1938

TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 1938

TROOPER WILLIAM R. DIXON

Hometown: South Bend, Indiana
Appointed: September 1, 1935
District: Dunes Park
Life: February 9, 1910 - June 28, 1938 | 28 Years Old

Trooper Dixon stopped to assist two young men with a disabled vehicle. As he approached the vehicle and asked who owned the car, one of the men, who were both members of the Easton Gang, shot Dixon in the hand. Reaching for his gun to return fire, more gunfire erupted and Trooper Dixon was shot. Two days later Trooper Dixon died, but not before one of the assailants had been killed and the other captured.

1941

SATURDAY, MAY 17, 1941

TROOPER GEORGE A. FORSTER

Hometown: Seymour, Indiana
Appointed: September 1, 1938
District: Seymour
Life: January 1, 1916 - May 17, 1941 | 25 Years Old

While on routine patrol near Paris Crossing in Jennings County, Trooper Forster's patrol car was struck by a truck towing a horse trailer. The collision, which occurred on State Road 3, resulted in his death.

1942

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 1942

TROOPER RICHARD F. ENGLAND

Hometown: Columbia City, Indiana
Appointed: January 20, 1936
District: Ligonier
Life: August 1, 1911 - April 22, 1942 | 30 Years Old

While transporting an army deserter, Trooper England attempted to pass a car when the driver made a turn in front of him. Trooper England struck the vehicle and then crashed into a tree. Although the deserter was not injured, Trooper England died as a result of the accident.

1946

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1946

TROOPER HERBERT W. SMITH

Hometown: Shelbyville, Indiana
Appointed: November 2, 1942
District: Connersville
Life: July 29, 1917 - December 5, 1946 | 29 Years Old

While on patrol, Trooper Smith stopped a car for a traffic violation. When the driver could not produce the car's registration, the trooper asked the driver to follow him to Shelbyville. On the way to town, Trooper Smith radioed for a check on the license number, suspecting the car was stolen. Pretending to have car trouble, the suspects stopped their car and the trooper stopped his police vehicle. As he approached the suspects' vehicle, they opened fire hitting Trooper Smith three times. The trooper returned fire before crawling back into his vehicle, where he died.

1953

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1953

TROOPER ROBERT E. CLEVENGER

Hometown: Centerville, Indiana
Appointed: September 1, 1952
District: Connersville
Life: March 7, 1931 - September 8, 1953 | 22 Years Old

Trooper Clevenger was in pursuit of a motorist when the chase led to a T-intersection. Due to the dust created by the other vehicle, Clevenger was unable to see the embankment ahead of him and struck it head-on. At the scene, investigators found the license number of the car Clevenger had pursued and were able to locate the vehicle owner, a parole violator.

1955

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1955

SERGEANT HUBERT ROUSH

Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana
Appointed: September 1, 1952
District: Headquarters
Life: March 27, 1915 - January 26, 1955 | 39 Years Old

Sergeant Roush was killed in an automobile crash on the south side of Indianapolis. While witnesses were only able to give investigators sketchy details about the accident, a 19-year-old driver was later charged with several traffic violations as a result of the crash.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1955

TROOPER EARL L. BROWN

Hometown: Columbus, Indiana
Appointed: October 16, 1940
District: Seymour
Life: January 4, 1913 - August 31, 1955 | 42 Years Old

During a manhunt, Trooper Brown observed a suspicious person hitchhiking on US 31 near Columbus, Indiana. As he was searching the suspect, Trooper Brown was shot and killed. The suspect was judged to be insane and was committed to a maximum-security facility for life.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1955

SERGEANT JOHN R. MILLER

Hometown: Lafayette, Indiana
Appointed: September 1, 1941
District: Lafayette
Life: January 2, 1920 - September 5, 1955 | 35 Years Old

Sergeant Miller was assigned as a spotter on a National Guard airplane during an annual Labor Day patrol. Sergeant Miller and the military pilot were killed when the plane crashed near Thorntown, Indiana.

1956

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 1956

TROOPER DONALD R. TURNER

Hometown: Auburn, Indiana
Appointed: November 1, 1946
District: Ligonier
Life: August 12, 1918 - January 28, 1956 | 37 Years Old

While on patrol, Trooper Turner was called to assist a tow truck operator in removing a vehicle from a ditch. During the retrieval, Trooper Turner was struck and killed by a passing vehicle.

1957

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1957

FIRST SERGEANT MARVIN E. WALTS

Hometown: New Albany, Indiana
Appointed: September 1, 1937
District: Charlestown
Life: October 4, 1909 - March 18, 1957 | 47 Years Old

During a manhunt for a suspected bank robber, First Sergeant Walts died of gunshot wounds inflicted by the suspect. Before succumbing to his injuries, Sergeant Walts was able to return fire and kill his assailant.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1957

TROOPER WILLIAM R. KELLEMS

Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana
Appointed: November 15, 1956
District: Charlestown
Life: May 25, 1930 - September 30, 1957 | 27 Years Old

While involved in a statewide search for two gunmen who had killed a Michigan state trooper, Trooper Kellems spotted the suspects driving through Scottsburg, Indiana. After observing the car, Kellems radioed the post, stating that he had stopped the car. As Trooper Kellems approached the suspects' car, two shots were fired out, fatally wounding him.

1959

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1959

TROOPER JOHN H. POWELL

Hometown: Otterbein, Indiana
Appointed: December 1, 1954
District: Kentland
Life: July 2, 1931 - February 27, 1959 | 27 Years Old

While placing an electronic timing device on the roadway, Trooper Powell was struck by an oncoming vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1959

TROOPER ROBERT J. GARRISON

Hometown: Montpelier, Indiana
Appointed: October 1, 1955
District: Redkey
Life: April 29, 1932 - December 14, 1959 | 27 Years Old

While working at the Pendleton District, Trooper Garrison was patrolling of State Road 67 when he was involved in a automobile accident. Trooper Garrison died instantly of head injuries sustained in the crash.

1962

FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 1962

TROOPER ROBERT C. GILLESPIE

Hometown: Bedford, Indiana
Appointed: September 1, 1950
District: Seymour
Life: September 1, 1928 - June 8, 1962 | 33 Years Old

While enroute to the town of Mitchell in response to a request for assistance, Trooper Gillespie, who was traveling at a high rate of speed with emergency lights on, was forced to leave the road when a pick-up truck slowed in front of him. Leaving the highway to avoid the truck, Trooper Gillespie swerved back on the highway to avoid another car in his path. His vehicle was then struck by another car. Trooper Gillespie died as a result of his injuries.

1965

TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 1965

TROOPER WILLIAM F. KIESER

Hometown: Tell City, Indiana
Appointed: March 16, 1958
District: Seymour
Life: February 4, 1928 - March 9, 1965 | 37 Years Old

While cleaning out his patrol car at home, Trooper Kieser heard the Charlestown Post dispatch a unit to Ramsey to investigate a drunk and disorderly complaint. Realizing he was closer, Trooper Kieser radioed that he would take the call. Arriving at the scene, Trooper Kieser spotted the suspect and ordered him to stop. Before Trooper Kieser could get out of his car, the suspect fired shots at him. Trooper Kieser was able to return fire before a bullet struck his hand knocking his gun away. Taking advantage of the situation the suspect fired more shots, killing Trooper Kieser.

1966

TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1966

TROOPER OSCAR MILLS

Hometown: Hobart, Indiana
Appointed: September 16, 1955
District: Lafayette
Life: May 24, 1930 - April 12, 1966 | 35 Years Old

While in pursuit of a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed, Trooper Mills was involved in an automobile accident. The crash left Trooper Mills unconscious from 11/30/1957 until his death more than eight years later.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1966

TROOPER WILLIAM R. RAYNER

Hometown: Greensburg, Indiana
Appointed: September 1, 1957
District: Versailles
Life: February 2, 1936 - December 18, 1966 | 30 Years Old

Working night patrol with Deputy Sheriff David Blodgett of Decatur County, Trooper Rayner stopped a car bearing a Kentucky license plate, unaware the car had been reported stolen. After Trooper Rayner questioned the two occupants, he asked them to exit the vehicle. As both got out through the driver's door, the passenger grabbed for Trooper Rayner and fired several shots at him. As Trooper Rayner fell to the ground, Deputy Blodgett returned fire, fatally wounding one suspect. Trooper Rayner died at the scene.

1967

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1967

TROOPER RICHARD G. BROWN

Hometown: Lebanon, Indiana
Appointed: May 1, 1955
District: Lafayette
Life: June 11, 1927 - September 27, 1967 | 40 Years Old

While investigating an early morning car-truck collision on I-74 in Boone County, Trooper Brown was struck by an oncoming vehicle. Trooper Brown and two others were fatally injured in the crash.

1969

SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 1969

TROOPER ROBERT O. LIETZAN

Hometown: Westville, Indiana
Appointed: August 16, 1961
District: Connersville
Life: April 11, 1937 - March 30, 1969 | 31 Years Old

Responding to a complaint of a man firing shots at a family in a camping area in rural Franklin County, Trooper Lietzan and other police officers arrived on the scene to find the suspect in a barricaded position. As police called for the suspect to surrender, he fired several shots into the group of officers, fatally wounding Trooper Lietzan.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 1969

SERGEANT GEORGE W. CAMPBELL

Hometown: Brazil, Indiana
Appointed: September 1, 1950
District: Putnamville
Life: July 19, 1924 - June 18, 1969 | 44 Years Old

While on assignment at the truck weigh scales near Putnamville, Sergeant Campbell died of a heart attack during the arrest of a truck driver who had attempted to pass the weigh station.

1971

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1971

TROOPER JOHN J. STREU

Hometown: Logansport, Indiana
Appointed: April 16, 1970
District: Schererville
Life: March 4, 1945 - February 20, 1971 | 25 Years Old

St. John Town Marshal James Larimer and Trooper Streu responded to a report of two men in a car behind a local school. Arriving at the scene, the officers found two men who had previously committed kidnapping, robbery and auto theft. The officers handcuffed one man and took him to the patrol car for questioning when the other suspect fired through the police vehicle window, hitting Marshal Larimer. Trooper Streu fired back, hitting the suspect. He then left his gun in the front seat of the vehicle and went to aid Larimer. The handcuffed suspect in the back seat of the police vehicle picked up Streu's gun and shot him with his own revolver, killing him.
MONDAY, APRIL 26, 1971

SERGEANT GLEN R. HOSIER

Hometown: Logansport, Indiana
Appointed: May 1, 1955
District: Peru
Life: November 11, 1926 - April 26, 1971 | 44 Years Old

While searching for a murder suspect, Sergeant Hosier and other police officers were dispatched to a residence on a report that the suspect was hiding there. Officers surrounded the house, while Sergeant Hosier, accompanied by three other officers, entered the residence. Leading the way up the staircase, Sergeant Hosier rounded a landing and the suspect shot him at close range.

1972

MONDAY, JUNE 26, 1972

TROOPER WILLIAM J. TREES

Hometown: Oakland City, Indiana
Appointed: September 1, 1968
District: Evansville
Life: November 25, 1943 - June 26, 1972 | 28 Years Old

On road patrol in the Evansville District, Trooper Trees was pursuing a fleeing vehicle at a high rate of speed. During the pursuit, Trooper Trees was involved in a crash that claimed his life.

1974

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1974

TROOPER LAWRENCE B. MEYER

Hometown: Sellersburg, Indiana
Appointed: September 1, 1968
District: Charlestown
Life: January 2, 1937 - February 2, 1974 | 37 Years Old

After pursuing a car on I-65 in Clark County, Trooper Meyer and Trooper Charles Nicholas had taken two subjects to jail. While the troopers were in the parking lot, a deputy advised them that one of the prisoners had escaped. Shortly after Trooper Meyer began a foot pursuit, he was found lying in the yard of a residence only a short distance from his vehicle. It was later determined Trooper Meyer had died of a heart attack.

1975

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1975

TROOPER LEWIS E. PHILLIPS

Hometown: Michigan City, Indiana
Appointed: February 27, 1973
District: Dunes Park
Life: January 1, 1949 - April 16, 1975 | 26 Years Old

Five days before completing one-year as a Probationary Trooper, Trooper Phillips was responding to a call for assistance from a fellow trooper who was pursuing a violator. Trooper Phillips was traveling on U.S. 20 when his patrol car crested a hill and collided with semi-tractor trailer making an illegal U-turn. Trooper Phillips died at the scene.

1979

TUESDAY, JULY 3, 1979

TROOPER ROY E. JONES

Hometown: Lapel, Indiana
Appointed: October 17, 1976
District: Pendleton
Life: May 5, 1948 - July 3, 1979 | 31 Years Old

While responding to a request for assistance from the Markleville Town Marshal, Trooper Jones was traveling at a high rate of speed with emergency lights on when a car pulled in front of him. Trooper Jones swerved to avoid the car in his path when his vehicle struck a tree, killing him on impact.

1982

TUESDAY, JULY 6, 1982

TROOPER ROBERT J. LATHER II

Hometown: Greentown, Indiana
Appointed: December 15, 1974
District: Peru
Life: December 15, 1951 - July 6, 1982 | 30 Years Old

On routine patrol, Trooper Lather responded to a call for assistance from a Howard County Sheriff's Deputy who was in pursuit of a vehicle traveling at speeds in excess of 95 miles per hour. While attempting to slow the fleeing vehicle, Trooper Lather pulled in front of the car and was killed when the speeding vehicle ran into his police car.

1983

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1983

TROOPER STEVEN L. BAILEY

Hometown: Richmond, Indiana
Appointed: November 26, 1978
District: Headquarters
Life: October 10, 1954 - December 10, 1983 | 29 Years Old

While attempting to serve a warrant at the residence of a known drug dealer, Trooper Bailey's weapon accidentally discharged, fatally wounding him.

1987

MONDAY, APRIL 13, 1987

SERGEANT JOHN E. HATFULL

Hometown: Evansville, Indiana
Appointed: January 28, 1973
<>i>District: Evansville
Life: March 17, 1942 - April 13, 1987 | 45 Years Old

Sergeant Hatfull, along with other state police officers, responded to the residence of a suicidal subject in Posey County. As Sergeant Hatfull led the Emergency Response Team into the residence, he was shot and fatally wounded by the subject.

1993

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1993

MASTER TROOPER MICHAEL E. GREENE

Hometown: Thorntown, Indiana
Appointed: June 13, 1976
District: Indianapolis
Life: November 8, 1949 - February 5, 1993 | 43 Years Old

While on routine patrol in Marion County, Master Trooper Greene stopped to question two male subjects stopped along Interstate 65. After checking with the post, he learned the men were wanted. As Master Trooper Greene was handcuffing one suspect, the other suspect shot and killed him.
THURSDAY, JULY 29, 1993

TROOPER TODD A. BURMAN

Hometown:Delphi, Indiana
Appointed: December 9, 1990
District: Lafayette
Life:September 9, 1964 - July 29, 1993 | 28 Years Old

Trooper Burman responded to a call for assistance with a disorderly subject in the town of Camden located in Carroll County. When officer's attempts at negotiation failed, the subject retreated into his residence. As the officers entered the house, they were met by the subject's resistant wife, while he fled down a hall in search of a gun. As Trooper Burman entered the room where the suspect was waiting, he was shot at close range with a high powered rifle.

1995

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 1995

MASTER MOTOR CARRIER INSPECTOR RALPH R. REED, JR.

Hometown: Plymouth, Indiana
Appointed: April 16, 1968
District: Bremen
Life: May 24, 1947 - August 3, 1995 | 48 Years Old

While patrolling US 30 near Plymouth, Master Motor Carrier Inspector Ralph Reed stopped to inspect a semi-tractor trailer. As Inspector Reed walked around the tractor-trailer, an on-coming semi tractor-trailer hauling cattle struck and killed him. Inspector Reed was the first Indiana State Police motor carrier inspector to be killed in the line of duty.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1995

DNA SUPERVISOR KIMBERLY S. EPPERSON

Hometown: Fountaintown, Indiana
Appointed: February 4, 1985
District: Headquarters
Life: June 10, 1959 - November 16, 1995 | 36 Years Old

While traveling from the Indianapolis Laboratory to the Lowell Laboratory on a training assignment, Supervisor Epperson slid on icy Interstate 65 and collided with a semi-tractor trailer illegally parked on the berm. The impact of the crash killed Supervisor Epperson instantly.

1997

FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 1997

TROOPER ANDREW P. WINZENREAD

Hometown: Osgood, Indiana
Appointed: December 4, 1994
District: Versailles
Life: November 30, 1970 - April 25, 1997 | 26 Years Old

While patrolling I-74 in Decatur County, Trooper Winzenread stopped to assist a motorist who had run out of gas. Returning to the stranded vehicle after getting gas, Trooper Winzenread exited his patrol car and was struck by an oncoming semi-tractor trailer. Trooper Winzenread died at the scene.

1998

TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 1998

SENIOR TROOPER JAMES PATRICK BARTRAM

Hometown: Mooresville, Indiana
Appointed: December 19, 1987
District: Putnamville
Life: March 14, 1961 - March 31, 1998 | 37 Years Old

On 3/31/1998, Senior Trooper James Patrick Bartram was enroute eastbound on State Road 144 in Morgan County, when he observed a violator. As he was pursuing the speeding vehicle, Senior Trooper Bartram attempted to avoid a car that pulled into his path and slid into an oncoming pickup truck. Senior Trooper Bartram, along with the driver and passenger of the other vehicle, lost their lives in the crash.
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 1998

MASTER TROOPER DAVID A. DEUTER

Hometown: Angola, Indiana
Appointed: April 1, 1972
District: Toll Road
Life: November 25, 1948 - July 16, 1998 | 49 Years Old

While on routine patrol, Master Trooper Deuter stopped a motorist on the Indiana Toll Road in LaGrange County. While standing beside the driver's side door, a westbound semi-tractor trailer struck and killed him.

1999

THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1999

TROOPER RICHARD T. GASTON

Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana
Appointed: December 13, 1998
District: Toll Road
Life: December 1, 1969 - March 4, 1999 | 29 Years Old

In the final days of his field training, Trooper Gaston was conducting a traffic stop with field training officer Senior Trooper Bradley Kaizer. During the stop on the Indiana Toll Road in St. Joseph County, a westbound semi-tractor trailer drove off the roadway and struck the troopers' vehicle, killing Trooper Gaston and two people in another car.
SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 1999

TROOPER CORY R. ELSON

Hometown: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Appointed: December 13, 1998
District: Fort Wayne
Life: September 27, 1972 - April 3, 1999 | 26 Years Old

While on patrol in Adams County, Trooper Elson stopped a pickup truck on US 27 in the city of Decatur. As Trooper Elson exited his patrol car, the driver of the truck opened fire with an automatic assault rifle. Trooper Elson was pronounced dead at the scene.

2000

SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 2000

TROOPER JASON E. BEAL

Hometown: Shelbyville, Indiana
Appointed: December 13, 1998
District: Bremen
Life: January 16, 1975 - January 15, 2000 | 24 Years Old

While patrolling southeastern Kosciusko County, Trooper Beal stopped to assist a wrecker operator, who was pulling a car out of a ditch. As the two men worked along side State Road 14, the driver of a passing vehicle lost control of her car on the icy roadway striking the wrecker and the state trooper. Trooper Beal died from his injuries three days later.

2003

MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2003

TROOPER SCOTT A. PATRICK

Hometown: Wheatfield, Indiana
Appointed: June 25, 2000
District: Lowell
Life: September 12, 1976 - December 22, 2003 | 27 Years Old

While patrolling Interstate 80 in Lake County, Trooper Patrick was dispatched to a call of a disabled vehicle. Locating the vehicle, Trooper Patrick made contact with the driver who was walking away from the car. The driver opened fire killing Trooper Patrick.

2006

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2006

LIEUTENANT GARY E. DUDLEY

Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana
Appointed: December 14, 1979
District: Headquarters
Life: April 7, 1955 - August 22, 2006 | 51 Years Old

While participating in a bicycle ride to honor fallen police officers, Lieutenant Gary Dudley and retired Lake County Sheriff's Department Chief of Police Gary Martin were killed when a box truck struck the riders' support vehicle shoving the support vehicle into the group of cyclists. Lieutenant Dudley and Chief Martin died at the scene of the crash on State Road 63 in Vermillion County. A third cyclist, retired Indianapolis Police Officer Spencer Moore was injured in the crash.

2007

THURSDAY, JULY 5, 2007

MASTER TROOPER DETECTIVE DAVID E. RICH

Hometown: Mexico, Indiana
Appointed: November 19, 1989
District: Peru
Life: April 8, 1966 - July 5, 2007 | 41 Years Old

Master Trooper Detective David E. Rich was on his way home towards the end of his shift when he stopped to assist what appeared to be a stranded motorist at the side of road on Highway 24 just east of SR 115 in Wabash County. Detective Rich approached the vehicle with his State Police ID in one hand and his police radio in the other. When M/Trp Rich approached the drivers side window the driver of vehicle shot one round from a shotgun through the window and struck M/Trp Rich in the chest fatally wounding him. The suspect wanted in Michigan for vehicle theft took his own life with a single shotgun round to the head.

2008

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 2008

TROOPER DANIEL BARRETT

Hometown: Logansport, Indiana
Appointed: July 6, 2007
District: Peru
Life:October 27, 1982 - January 27, 2008 | 25 Years Old

Trooper Barrett was attempting to catch a speeding vehicle that was traveling northbound on U.S. 31. Before Trooper Barrett was able to make contact with the speeding vehicle, for an unknown reason his fully marked state police Crown Victoria traveled off the east side of the road striking a tree at the driver's side door.

2010

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

MASTER MOTOR CARRIER INSPECTOR ROBERT E. PITCHER

Appointed: July 11, 1988
District: Connersville
Life: June 25, 1946 - September 26, 2010 | 64 Years Old

While enroute to a motor coach inspection detail in the Lowell District, Master Motor Carrier Inspector Bob Pitcher was involved in a motor vehicle crash which claimed his life. Master Motor Carrier Inspector Pitcher is the second Indiana State Police Motor Carrier unit to be killed in the line-of-duty.

2019

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019

TROOPER PETER "BO" STEPHAN

Hometown: Kokomo, IN
Appointed: November 19, 2015
District: Lafayette
Life: April 1, 1992 - October 11, 2019 | 27 Years Old

When enroute to a scene on Friday, October 11, 2019, Trooper Stephan's automobile left the roadway causing death upon impact. The accident occurred in Tippecanoe County.

2023

FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2023

TROOPER JAMES R BAILEY

Hometown: Aubury, IN
Appointed: July 8, 2007
District: Fort Wayne
Life: November 10, 1972 - March 3, 2023 | 50 Years Old

While performing traffic control duties as the result of several weather-related crashes on I-69 in Dekalb County, Master Trooper Bailey was notified of a vehicle pursuit traveling in his direction involving the Fort Wayne Police Department. The fleeing vehicle struck Master Trooper Bailey as he attempted to deploy stop sticks near mile marker 326. Master Trooper Bailey was transported to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.