Trooper Scott Alan Lyons, Oregon State Police, Oregon

Trooper Scott Alan Lyons

Oregon State Police, Oregon

End of Watch Tuesday, September 2, 1997

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Scott Alan Lyons

Trooper Scott Lyons and Sergeant James Rector were killed in a vehicle crash on Crescent Cuttoff Road in Gilchrist.

At 6:00 p.m., the two officers were assisting another officer at the scene of an accident involving a drunk driver when their marked SUV was struck by a wood-chipping truck. They were both pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the truck was not injured.

Trooper Lyons had served with the Oregon State Police for only two years. He is survived by his parents and sister. His father also served with the Oregon State Police.

Bio

Age 23
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

vehicle crash, accident scene, accident investigation

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Happy Birthday Scott A. Lyons.
It was a beautiful, clear, sunny day today in Central Oregon. I thought about you and your family with big tears and big smiles. We never officially met however we have some amazing endearing connections in common. When I was hired by BPD in 98' your tragic ultimate sacrifice for peace in our community was ever-present. During my ~25 year career I made sure I learned and remembered from your sacrifice along with Sgt. James D. Rector. I would never want or wish that I would have to/need to in this type of circumstance, but it was so, and I am grateful to you both for protecting me. The humanity in a LODD as well as the circumstance should never be forgotten for so many reasons.
I got to know your dad and mom through riding Harley's and the Iron Warriors MC club. We just returned home from a trip to the Oregon coast with a fantastic group from the Idaho chapter. As always, your mom and dad took such great care of us all, ensuring we were safe, included and loved. Your dad was the road leader and it was an awesome sight to see ~ 12 bikes rumbling through beautiful country side. Your life and memory is so strong with this group. Members have patches on their vests honoring you. You would be so proud of your parents and the friends they have - I have never experienced anything like it. I am humbled and honored to know your family.
You are missed. You are loved. You are always with us.
Happy Birthday Scott A. Lyons.

Amy Ward (Ret. Ofc.)
BPD

August 26, 2024