Motorcycle Deputy Clarence Henry "Diamond" LaCroix, Macomb County Sheriff's Office, Michigan

Motorcycle Deputy Clarence Henry "Diamond" LaCroix

Macomb County Sheriff's Office, Michigan

End of Watch Tuesday, August 25, 1925

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Clarence Henry "Diamond" LaCroix

Deputy Clarence LaCroix was killed in a motorcycle crash while on patrol.

He was riding west on Nine Mile Road near Van Dyke when a Nash automobile turned in front of him. The motorcycle was hurled into a ditch after brushing the auto, and then fell on top of the officer. Attendants from the Detroit Police ambulance who took the call said that his neck was broken, and he lived but a short time afterwards. No charges were brought against the driver of the vehicle.

Deputy LaCroix was known as an expert cyclist. He'd served as a dispatch rider for the U.S. Army in France with the American Expeditionary Forces for 22 months during World War I. He was buried with military honors, having won honorable mention overseas, a military firing squad, buglers corps, color guard, and both a police and sheriff escort accompanied the American Legion in the procession to the St. Peter's Cemetery.

Deputy LaCroix was survived by his wife and two daughters.

Bio

Age 29
Tour Not available
Badge 25
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

motorcycle, routine driving

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Deputy LaCroix,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served served with the U.S. Army as a member of the AEF in Europe fighting the Germans during World War I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 25, 2025