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Brian Keith Nichols

Died February 17, 2002

Brian Keith Nichols.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Trooper Brian Nichols was killed in an automobile accident on Highway 56 near Chatom, Alabama, at 10:45 pm.

He was driving towards his home as his shift was to end in 15 minutes, when his patrol car struck a horse that was standing in the roadway. The impact crushed the roof and A-frame of the patrol car.

Trooper Nichols was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard and had served with the Alabama Department of Public Safety for nine years.

Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two young children.
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Service Record
Also Served
Alabama Department of Public Safety
Trooper
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 49-W · Line 23 cut as BRIAN KEITH NICHOLS
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Trooper Nichols gave the Alabama Department of Public Safety 9 years.

Thank you for your service to the people of Alabama. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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