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Captain Thomas Allen Craig | Arkansas State Police, Arkansas Arkansas State Police, Arkansas

Captain

Thomas Allen Craig

Arkansas State Police, Arkansas

End of Watch: Thursday, December 14, 2000

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 49

Tour: 26 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Struck by vehicle

Incident Date: 12/14/2000

Weapon: Automobile

Suspect: Accident under investigation

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Captain Craig was killed after being struck by a vehicle while assisting at the scene of a prior accident.

Captain Craig stopped his patrol car to help the driver of a vehicle which had overturned during a winter storm. While at the scene, another vehicle lost control on an icy bridge and spun into Captain Craig and a citizen who had stopped to help. Captain Craig succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Captain Craig had been employed with the Arkansas State Police for 26 years, and was the commander of the Arkansas State Police's Family Protection Unit. He is survived by his wife and two children.

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Someone once said, "The only thing you take with you when you die is what you've left behind." Tom Craig left only friends and loved one because of the fine man he was. A true gentleman and patriot.

Sgt. Larry H. Gentry
Arkansas State Police (ret.)
May 20, 2010

 

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