Captain Thomas Allen Craig
Arkansas State Police
Arkansas
End of Watch: Thursday, December 14, 2000

Biographical Info
Age: 49
Tour of Duty: 26 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: Thursday, December 14, 2000
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Accident under investigation

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.