Alabama Department of Public Safety, Alabama
End of Watch Thursday, July 31, 1969
Add to My HeroesBrooks D. Lawson
Trooper Brooks Lawson was struck and killed by a train at an unprotected crossing while in pursuit of a fleeing vehicle in a rural area in Wilcox County. During the pursuit, his view of the train crossing was impeded and he was struck.
He is survived by his wife, his three young sons, and his infant daughter.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsThanks to all who have served and paid the ultimate price. Also, thanks to all who have left reflections here for me to read over and think about Trooper Lawson who is my father. I have no recollection or memories of him. I was very young when he passed away.
timothy L Lawson
July 27, 2022
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