Officer Louis O. Cochran
BADGE #59
EOW: December 22nd, 1958
Age: 45
While stopped along U.S. 80 one mile east of Dateland, Patrolman Cochran’s patrol car was struck from behind by another vehicle driven by a suspected drunk driver. Upon impact, his vehicle burst into flames killing him. It was the first death in the 25-year history of the Arizona Highway Patrol.
Louis O. Cohran Memorial Site
Located just west of the main walkway.
Our family just stopped by this rest area and saw the memorial in his honor. Out of curiosity google searched your dad. Then saw your message. Thinking of you and Thanks to your dad and all officers!
Bless you, Daddy. I still miss you. Somewhere along the line I heard or read that there was a bus load of service men, not too sure which branch, that stopped the night of the accident to assist. Has anyone else heard this?