Police Officer Russell Croxton, Dubach Police Department, Louisiana

Police Officer Russell Croxton

Dubach Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Saturday, April 27, 2024

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Russell Croxton

Police Officer Russell Croxton was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer while conducting a traffic stop on US 167 near Robert Lane shortly after 1:00 pm.

The vehicle he was pulling over stopped in the right travel lane of the four-lane highway. As Officer Croxton spoke with the driver a tractor-trailer failed to move over and struck the back of his patrol truck before striking him and the other vehicle.

Officer Croxton was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Officer Croxton's father, Sergeant Raymond Croxton, was killed in the line of duty on May 23, 1978, when he was involved in a crash during a vehicle pursuit while serving with the Ruston Police Department.

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Age 51
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Cause Struck by vehicle

traffic stop

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Officer Croxton,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Dubach. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 27, 2025