Trooper John Henry Powell
Indiana State Police
Indiana
End of Watch: Friday, February 27, 1959

Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 4 years, 2 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: Friday, February 27, 1959
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Trooper John Powell was struck and killed by a vehicle while changing an electronic timing device on a roadway near Kentland in Newton County.

Trooper Powell had served with the Indiana State Police for over four years and was assigned to the Lafayette post.