Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, April 7, 1955
Add to My HeroesAudie Alger Isbell
Patrolman Audie Isbell was killed in an automobile crash on Highway 45 in Walker County while pursuing another vehicle.
A third vehicle attempted to turn left onto Highway 45, causing Patrolman Isbell's vehicle to collide with it. Patrolman Isbell and the driver of the third vehicle were both killed in the collision. The vehicle he was pursuing continued to flee.
Patrolman Isbell was a veteran of WWII who had served with the Texas Highway Patrol for seven years and was stationed in Trinity. He was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Never apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsWe love you grandpa.
We all wish we could hug you, I know my dad would have loved to sit next to you and share a cold beer on a summer’s day, and see all the amazing people and memories that were made because you lived.
Thank you for your service to us and I hope you know your memory will forever live on!
Granddaughter
Granddaughter
June 9, 2025
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