Police Officer II Chad Lee Elkins, New Iberia Police Department, Louisiana

Police Officer II Chad Lee Elkins

New Iberia Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Wednesday, October 25, 2000

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Chad Lee Elkins

Officer Chad Elkins was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle while he was escorting a funeral procession.

The vehicle which struck Officer Elkins had been stopped at a stop sign. This driver's view was impaired by other vehicles. However, the driver proceeded into the intersection when a third driver signaled that it was clear. A collision with Officer Elkins resulted. The driver of the third vehicle fled the scene. The driver who struck Officer Elkins was charged with failure to yield.

Officer Elkins had been employed with the New Iberia Police Department for four years. He is survived by his wife.

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Age 25
Tour 4 years
Badge 503

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

motorcycle

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Officer Elkins,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New Iberia. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 25, 2025