Newark Police Division, New Jersey
End of Watch Saturday, February 4, 1950
Add to My HeroesTheodore Laux
Sergeant Theodore Laux was killed in an automobile crash on McCarter Highway near Astor Street while responding to another collision scene.
Sergeant Laux was riding in an Emergency Squad truck that had swerved to avoid hitting a vehicle when it was struck by another car and then overturned.
Sergeant Laux was pinned underneath the truck and killed. The four other officers riding in the truck were slightly injured.
Sergeant Laux was a United States Army WWI veteran and had served with the Newark Police Division for 30 years.
Bio
- Age 51
- Tour 30 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsSgt. Laux,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army as a member of the 29th “Blue and Gray” Division in Europe during World War I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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