Trooper Harry Lee Henderson, Virginia State Police, Virginia

Trooper Harry Lee Henderson

Virginia State Police, Virginia

End of Watch Tuesday, March 17, 1987

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Harry Lee Henderson

Trooper Harry Henderson was struck and killed by a truck during a traffic stop on I-66 in Warren County.

After returning to his cruiser to write the traffic violation, Trooper Henderson was struck by a tractor-trailer and killed instantly. It was determined that the driver of the tractor-trailer had fallen asleep and veered off the road.

The truck driver was charged with manslaughter and reckless driving.

Trooper Henderson had served with the agency for 14 years and is survived by his son and daughter.

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Age 43
Tour 14 years
Badge 749

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

traffic stop

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I drive the stretch of highway where your tour of duty tragically ended many times and think about how good of a Trooper you always were…..may the skies continue to look after your family R. I. P. Harry

Ret. Detective FXCO
Fairfax County

August 15, 2025