U.S. Air Force · United States 
Felix Murphey
1954
Felix A. Murphey served the U.S. Air Force.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman Felix Murphey was killed when he was struck by a vehicle at a crash scene on an icy road north of Lubbock at 5:00 p.m. Patrolman Murphey and two officers arrived at the scene of a minor collision on the overpass of Highway 27. When they stepped on the traffic island to direct traffic, a car swerved and skidded, hitting Patrolman Murphey and another officer before colliding with a vehicle heading south. Another vehicle heading north crashed into the railing. Patrolman Murphey was killed instantly. The other officer and four others were also injured. Patrolman Murphey was a United States Air Force veteran and had served with the Texas Highway Patrol for 18 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, parents, brother, and sister.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
Also Served
Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol
Patrolman
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