Police Officer Craig Steven Herbert
Lawrence Police Department
Indiana
End of Watch: Sunday, March 6, 2005

Biographical Info
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 56

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Saturday, March 5, 2005
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Paroled

Officer Craig Herbert was killed when his patrol car was struck by a suspect's vehicle during a vehicle pursuit.

The 15-year-old driver of the fleeing vehicle was traveling at an estimated 100 mph, near 46th and Franklin streets, when he crossed over a set of railroad tracks, lost control, and broadsided Officer Herbert's patrol car.

The suspect fled the scene on foot but was apprehended a short time later and charged with resisting law enforcement. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison on June 2, 2006 and was paroled in May 2009.

Officer Herbert had served with the Lawrence Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and two sons.