Louis O. Cochran

End of Watch:  Monday, December 22, 1958
Badge:  59
Age:  45

Patrolman Louis O. Cochran was killed while stopped along U.S. 80 at milepost 71 east of Dateland. His patrol car was struck from behind by a vehicle whose driver was under the influence, causing the patrol car to burst into flames. It was the first death in the 25-year history of the Arizona Highway Patrol.