Trooper Todd Michael Larkins

Trooper Todd Michael Larkins

Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tennessee

End of Watch Friday, July 8, 2005

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Todd Michael Larkins

Trooper Todd Larkins was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer while conducting a vehicle stop.

Trooper Larkins stopped a vehicle on Interstate 40 in Dickson County, about 40 miles outside of Nashville. As he was conducting the vehicle stop, a tractor-trailer veered off the roadway. He was struck and killed instantly.

The driver of the tractor-trailer was charged with vehicular homicide. He was sentenced to three years probation, one year loss of license, and a $50 fine.

Trooper Larkins had served with the Tennessee Highway Patrol for five years. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

  • Age 31
  • Tour 5 years
  • Badge 356

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by vehicle

vehicle stop

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Father God, You are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Our Bother-In-Blue, Trooper Todd Michael Larkins, of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, was suddenly and violently taken from us; Struck & Killed by a Tractor-Trailer while conducting a traffic stop. Come swiftly to his aid, have mercy on him, and comfort his family, friends, and comrades by the power and protection of the Cross. I ask this through the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and by His Authority, I pray. Amen.

Please find Encouragement, Comfort, Support, and Hope from God's Word:

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”
[Matthew 5:9 ESV];

"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." [Psalm 23:4 ESV];

"Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends."
[John 15:13 ESV];

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." [Matthew 5:4 ESV];

"And he [Jesus] said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." [Luke 23:43 ESV], and;

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." [John 3:16 ESV].

Minister Steven R. Closs, DDiv., NACM
Ordained/Licensed Independent CGOM Clergy No. 36526
I'M PRAYING MINISTRY: "Devoted to Intercessory Prayer and God's Word"
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

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