Nebraska State Patrol, Nebraska
End of Watch Thursday, July 24, 1958
Add to My HeroesDuane F. Nichols
Trooper Duane Nichols was killed when his patrol car was struck by a drunk driver near Waterloo, Nebraska.
The 60-year-old driver was charged with motor vehicular homicide.
Trooper Nichols was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Nebraska State Patrol for eight years. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 8 years
- Badge 133
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Charged with vehicular homicide
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