Patrolman Billy Dan Howry
Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol
Texas
End of Watch: Saturday, March 18, 1972

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 13 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Saturday, March 18, 1972
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Patrolman Billy Howry was struck and killed by a drunk driver near Austin, Texas, while on a traffic stop. The suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended.

A granite marker dedicated to Patrolman Howry is located on the west side of IH 35 approximately a quarter mile north of FM 972, near the location of the incident.

Patrolman Howry had been with the agency for 13 years and was stationed in Georgetown.