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Trooper Duane Allen Dalton | Louisiana State Police, Louisiana
Louisiana State Police, Louisiana

Trooper

Duane Allen Dalton

Louisiana State Police, Louisiana

End of Watch: Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Biographical Info

Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: 1714

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: January 12, 2010
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Fined

Trooper Duane Dalton was killed in an automobile crash near Moss Bluff while on patrol.

His vehicle was struck by another car at the intersection of Highway 171 and Gloria Lane, causing his vehicle to be pushed into a ditch. Trooper Dalton was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The driver of the other vehicle was convicted of disregarding a stop sign and fined $100.

Trooper Dalton was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Louisiana State Police for 15 years. He is survived by his wife and three sons.