Louisiana State Police, Louisiana
End of Watch Thursday, December 4, 1975
Add to My HeroesClarence J. Miller, Jr.
Sergeant Clarence Miller was killed in an automobile crash on US 171 south of Many in Sabine Parish, 12 minutes before the end of his shift.
A truck traveling in the wrong direction on the roadway struck his patrol car head-on. The driver of the other vehicle was convicted of reckless driving and negligent homicide.
Sergeant Miller was a United States Army Korean War veteran and had served with the Louisiana State Police for 24 years, assigned to Troop H. He was survived by his wife, two sons, a daughter, father, four sisters, and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 24 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsSgt. Miller,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
December 4, 2025
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