Troooper
Matthew S. Evans
November 19 , 1975 - August 31 , 2000
Badge #895
Joined in 1999
Trooper who was calling for backup. Unknown to Trooper Evans, Oklahoma City Police
Officer Jeffrey Dean Rominger just initiated pursuit of a vehicle which entered I-40
at May Ave. eastbound in the westbound lanes. As they topped a small hill the
suspect struck a semi truck causing the suspect and patrol units to collide.
Trooper Evans was killed on impact. Officer Rominger was transported to an Oklahoma
City hospital and died a short time later. Both occupants in the suspect vehicle also died on impact.
Trooper Evans had been with the OHP for 1 year and survived by his wife Jennifer.
Officer Rominger had been with OCPD for 2 years.