Iowa State Patrol, Iowa
End of Watch Sunday, October 14, 1990
Add to My HeroesAllen Patrick Nieland
Trooper Allen Nieland was killed when his Cessna 172 patrol plane crashed as he was assisting other troopers in locating a robbery suspect off of Route 151, south of I-80, five miles east of Williamsburg.
He located the suspect and was flying above him when the aircraft suddenly nose-dived into the ground. The suspect was apprehended and charged with vehicular homicide in connection with Trooper Nieland's death.
Trooper Nieland had served with the Iowa State Patrol for eight years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 8 years
- Badge 445
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
Most Recent Reflection
View all 22 ReflectionsRIP Brother Nieland. I look forward learning more about you. I will be riding for you Brother Nieland in the Road to Hope ride from Chesapeake, VA to Washington, DC this coming May. I will share your legacy with my department, co-worker, friends and family. Thank you for your service here on earth and your continued service in heaven.
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