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Submitted: 2/4/14 • Approved: 4/16/14 • Last Updated: 3/24/18 • R13555-G0-S3
February 19, 1954
May 29, 1995
Louisiana State Senior Master Trooper Killed In The Line Of Duty.
On May 29, 1995, at approximately 9:40 a.m., Master Trooper Stephen H. Gray was killed in a two vehicle accident in Calcasieu Parish while responding to a traffic crash.
Master Trooper Gray had been dispatched to investigate an auto accident near Bell City, in southeast Calcasieu Parish. While traveling to the scene on LA 14, approximately 15 miles southeast of Lake Charles, Louisiana, he lost control of his vehicle in a heavy rainstorm, crossing into the opposing lane. His vehicle was struck broadside by an oncoming vehicle. Master Trooper Gray died of massive head and internal injuries sustained in the accident.
At the time of his death, Master Trooper Stephen H. Gray was 41 years old and had been a State Trooper for fifteen years.
Note: His name is on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Wall, Panel 10, W-26
Contributed on 2/4/14 by duke220leesville
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