Nebraska State Patrol, Nebraska
End of Watch: Friday, January 6, 1984
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 21 years
Badge Number: 221
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: January 6, 1984
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Trooper Robert Chab was struck and killed by a vehicle while conducting a vehicle safety checkpoint on Highway 159 near Falls City, Nebraska. An elderly driver failed to see the checkpoint and struck Trooper Chab.
Trooper Chab had served with the Nebraska State Patrol for 21 years. He was survived by his wife and two sons.