CITRONELLE, Ala. — A Lincoln County native and Alabama police officer was killed in an on-duty crash on Thursday afternoon.
Authorities said Officer Dylan Chase Owen, 26, lost control of his vehicle, which struck a tree while he was on duty in Citronelle. Emergency responders found Owen trapped inside the vehicle after the incident.
A medical helicopter was requested; however, Owen was pronounced dead at the scene due to his injuries. He had served with the Citronelle Police Department for the past two years and graduated from West Lincoln Attendance Center in 2018.
Citronelle Fire and Rescue stated that emergency crews responded promptly to the accident. Community members, including friends and fellow officers across state lines, are expressing their condolences.
No further details about the investigation are currently available.