Laramie County Sheriff's Office, Wyoming
End of Watch Wednesday, February 15, 1961
Add to My HeroesNorbert E. Tuck
Sheriff Norbert Tuck was killed when his car was struck by a freight train on Highway 30 in Toledo, Iowa as he extradited a prisoner back to Wyoming from Georgia.
He attempted to stop as the signals started flashing, but his vehicle skidded into the path of the train. The impact threw the vehicle into a signal pole and an adjacent ditch. He suffered fatal injuries in the collision and his prisoner suffered minor injuries.
Sheriff Tuck had served as the Laramie County sheriff for 22 years. He was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 62
- Tour 22 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Location Iowa
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsSheriff Tuck,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Laramie County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
February 15, 2021
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