Trooper Donald K. "Kevin" Floyd

Trooper Floyd was struck by a vehicle on U.S. Highway 60 in Texas County, approximately one mile east of Missouri Route MM, at 12:21 p.m. while making a traffic stop. He was airlifted by Hammons Lifeline to St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, where he succumbed to his injuries at 1:33 p.m.

The driver of the vehicle which struck Trooper Floyd, pled guilty to a class D felony of second-degree manslaughter. A two-year prison sentence was suspended, and he was sentenced to four years probation, 200 hours of community service, and fined $5,000.

Trooper Floyd was 45 years old and the 27th member of the Missouri State Highway Patrol to make the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting the citizens of Missouri.