Sergeant Floyd Wayne Etheridge

Floyd Wayne Etheridge

Sergeant Floyd Etheridge was killed while completing vehicle maintenance on his patrol car at his home in Palestine, Texas.

He was working beneath the car when it slipped off the jack and crushed him.

During this time period, Texas troopers were expected to conduct routine vehicle maintenance on their vehicles.

Sergeant Etheridge had served with the Texas Highway Patrol for 12 years. He is survived by his wife, son, and brother.