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La. officer killed in single-vehicle wreck

Officer Chris Beaudion has been a part of the Monroe Police Department since 2016

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Officer Chris Beaudion leaves behind a wife and two children.

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Duty Death: Chris Beaudion - [Monroe]

End of Service: 07/01/2018

By Police1 Staff

MONROE, La. — An officer in Louisiana was killed after being involved in a single-vehicle wreck while on duty.

The News Star reports that Monroe PD Officer Chris Beaudion, 26, was traveling in his cruiser on early Sunday morning when he veered left for unknown reasons and hit a tree. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Our prayers and deepest condolences are extended to his wife and two children along with his parents, family and friends,” a statement from the Monroe PD said. “He will be greatly missed.”

Beaudion began his career with the Monroe PD in 2016.

Police are continuing to investigate the accident. The officer’s body was sent for an autopsy.

No additional details have been released at this time.