Texas Trooper killed in wreck on his way to a call
Trooper Matthew Dewayne Myrick
Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol
Texas
End of Watch: Friday, January 20, 2006
Biographical Info
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: 11425
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Friday, January 20, 2006
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Trooper Matthew Myrick was killed in an automobile accident while responding to an accident call in Deaf Smith County.
He was responding on FM 1259, in Hereford, when his patrol car left the roadway at Main Street and struck a concrete culvert. The patrol car burst into flames upon impact.
Trooper Myrick had served with the Texas Highway Patrol for 2 years. He is survived by his wife and four children.
Agency Contact Information
Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol
5805 North Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78752
Phone: (512) 424-2000
* Please contact the agency for funeral information