Trooper Larry Eugene Small, Maryland State Police, Maryland

Trooper Larry Eugene Small

Maryland State Police, Maryland

End of Watch Tuesday, March 10, 1987

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Larry Eugene Small

Trooper Larry Small and Trooper First Class John Sawa were killed when their patrol car was struck by a tractor-trailer driven by a drunk driver.

The troopers were parked in the median of I-95, near the Maryland 155 interchange in Havre de Grace, when the semi ran off the road and struck the patrol car broadside. The driver of the tractor-trailer was arrested and charged with two counts of homicide with a motor vehicle and one count of drunk driving.

Trooper Small was completing his last day of field training when the crash occurred.

Trooper Small had served with the Maryland State Police for only eight months.

Bio

Age 21
Tour 8 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Commercial
Offender Arrested

routine driving, Impaired Driver

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Larry, as your counselor in the Police Academy, I quickly noticed that you were mature beyond your years. We became good friends. I will never forget the great conversations we had. I was heart broken to learn of the accident. You will always be in my thoughts. Rest in peace my friend.

Keven Gray, Major Ret.
Maryland State Police

August 13, 2024