Captain Thomas Allen Craig

Captain Thomas Allen Craig | Arkansas State Police, Arkansas Captain Thomas Allen Craig | Arkansas State Police, Arkansas
Arkansas State Police, Arkansas
Captain Thomas Allen Craig | Arkansas State Police, Arkansas
Captain Thomas Allen Craig | Arkansas State Police, Arkansas
Captain Thomas Allen Craig

Arkansas State Police, Arkansas

End of Watch Thursday, December 14, 2000

Add to My Heroes

Thomas Allen Craig

Captain Craig was killed after being struck by a vehicle while assisting at the scene of a prior accident on I-430, near Little Rock.

Captain Craig stopped his patrol car to help the driver of a vehicle that had overturned during a winter storm. While at the scene, another vehicle lost control on an icy bridge and spun into Captain Craig and a citizen who had stopped to help. Captain Craig succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Captain Craig served with the Arkansas State Police for 26 years and was the commander of the Arkansas State Police's Family Protection Unit. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

  • Age 49
  • Tour 26 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by vehicle

accident, weather

LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 38 Reflections

Capt. Craig,
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 the state of Arkansas. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 14, 2025

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.

Recent LODD Deaths