I-94’s “White Knight”
Minnesota State Trooper Roger Williams was killed in a freak accident on I-94. Williams came upon a semi with a flat tire. At the time, a light snow was falling and, combined with warm temperatures, made the road surface slick. After Williams got out of his squad, another motorist lost control and struck him, killing him instantly.
Williams was most notably known for his constant vigil on I-94 in the Alexandria area and for his CB handle, “White Knight.”
Nearly 100 members of the State Patrol attended Williams’ funeral. The funeral was also attended by many area law enforcement officers, Governor Rudy Perpich, and a number of truckers who had come to know and depend on Williams.
Lake Region Press, Alexandria, MN
Thursday, March 2, 1978