Charges filed months after off-duty deputy killed in motorcycle crash

By Lucas Sellem and Dan Greenwald

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    LINCOLN COUNTY, Missouri (KMOV) — A suspect is facing charges two months after an off-duty deputy with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office was killed in a motorcycle crash.

David Case, of Troy, Mo. is charged with DWI – death of another, failing to drive on the right half of the roadway, owning/operating a vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility and driving while failing to properly wear a seatbelt.

Deputy Steven Tucker, 60, was riding his motorcycle northbound on Highway J in unincorporated Lincoln County on July 8. Around 7:25 p.m., a vehicle going southbound crossed the center line, colliding head-on with Deputy Tucker’s motorcycle, killing him. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said the driver, Case, was intoxicated. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene and is investigating.

Police say Case’s speech was slurred, and his eyes were bloodshot and watery. Officers say they found numerous bottles of alcohol in his car, including an open container of Natural Light.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office released the following statement on Deputy Tucker:

“Deputy Steven Tucker embodied the spirit of service, honor, and selflessness, exemplifying the qualities expected of a law enforcement professional. His unwavering commitment to protecting and serving the community will forever be remembered by his colleagues and the citizens he served. Deputy Tucker’s loss is a significant blow to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, and he will be deeply missed by his fellow deputies, friends, and family.”

“Sheriff Harrell, along with the entire Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, extends their deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Deputy Tucker during this unimaginably difficult time. The Sheriff’s Office is providing the necessary support and resources to Deputy Tucker’s family as they navigate through this painful ordeal.”

Deputy Tucker joined the sheriff’s office in 2023 and was assigned to the Court Services Bureau. Funeral arrangements for Deputy Tucker are currently being made and will be announced in the near future. Details regarding opportunities to honor and pay respects to Deputy Tucker will also be provided as they become available.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office says it appreciates the outpouring of support and condolences received from the community and requests that any individuals with information about the incident on Highway J contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

A GoFundMe has been set up by Steven Tucker’s family.

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