Oklahoma Highway Patrol Announces Death Of Trooper After Battle With Cancer

An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper died on Sunday after a battle with cancer, the agency says.

OHP said Lt. Brian Fugate, who graduated from the 56th OHP Academy Class, passed away on Sunday after battling pancreatic cancer.

An 18-year veteran of the OHP, the agency said Fugate lived in and served his home county of Atoka and its surrounding communities.