Montgomery, Ala. — Alabama officials are honoring a fallen officer after a deadly on-duty crash claimed the life of a Thomasville police officer this week.
According to a joint statement released April 23, Kay Ivey and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Secretary Hal Taylor expressed condolences following the death of Officer Dallas Hinton.
Officials say Hinton died Wednesday, April 22, while on duty in a traffic crash. He was 25 years old.
“Today Alabama sadly mourns the loss of Thomasville Police Officer Dallas Hinton who lost his life this week while on duty,” Ivey said. “Officer Hinton was both a devoted protector and a patriot. The sacrifice of any police officer comes as a sudden and heavy blow. Officer Hinton’s loss at such an early age is especially painful.”
The governor noted Hinton’s service as a United States Marine, saying he carried that same “courage and commitment to duty” into his law enforcement career.
Taylor also reflected on Hinton’s dedication, calling him a “dedicated public servant” who lived a life defined by service.
“At just 25 years old, Officer Hinton had already lived a life defined by service, first as a United States Marine, and then as a law enforcement officer committed to protecting his community,” Taylor said.
State leaders said they are standing with Hinton’s family, friends and fellow officers during what they described as a time of profound loss.
Authorities say Hinton’s legacy of service and commitment to his community will not be forgotten.
