Texas Trooper Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash
Source Officer.com News
A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was killed in a single-vehicle crash after he lost control of his cruiser Saturday night.
Trooper Jeffrey Nicholsv was traveling westbound on FM38 near County Road 35450 in Lamar County when he struck a tree around 11 p.m., according to a department news release.
The 27-year-old trooper was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
"DPS and the State of Texas have lost one of our finest in the line of duty," Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw said in a statement. "Every day Trooper Nichols honored his pledge to proudly protect the people of Texas, and his service and sacrifice will always be cherished and remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this extremely difficult time."
Nichols joined the department in August 2011 and was stationed in Paris.
He is survived by his parents and loving family.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
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