Arizona Department of Public Safety, Arizona
End of Watch Monday, December 22, 1958
Add to My HeroesLouis O. Cochran
Officer Louis Cochran was killed when his patrol car was rear-ended by a drunk driver while he was stopped on U.S. 80, three miles east of Dateland.
The drunk driver was also killed in the accident, which caused Officer Cochran's vehicle to become engulfed in flames.
Officer Cochran had served with the Arizona Department of Public Safety for almost 10 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 10 years
- Badge 59
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Killed in accident
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