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
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