Captain Thomas Allen Craig, Arkansas State Police, Arkansas

Captain Thomas Allen Craig

Arkansas State Police, Arkansas

End of Watch Thursday, December 14, 2000

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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.

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Age 49
Tour 26 years
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Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

accident, weather

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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