Indiana State Police, Indiana
End of Watch Wednesday, September 27, 1967
Add to My HeroesRichard Gerald Brown
Trooper Richard Brown was struck and killed at an accident scene on I-74, between Jamestown and Lizton, in Boone County.
At 7:00 am, Trooper Brown was struck by another vehicle as he investigated an accident between a car and a truck. Two others were killed and a third critically injured as a result of the second accident.
Trooper Brown had served with the Indiana State Police for over 12 years and was assigned to the Lafayette post. Trooper Brown was survived by his wife, son, and three daughters.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 12 years, 4 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
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