Police Chief Larry Blagg killed in accident

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Poinsett County Democrat Tribune

Trumann Police Chief Larry Blagg was killed Tuesday night after he was hit with a falling tree limb. Blagg was setting up reflective cones on West Main Street near the library to keep motorists away from downed limbs broken by an overnight ice storm when he was hit.

"We went to the city shop to get some reflective cones and were going to put them out because there were no street lights and no power so people wouldn't run in to it and get into an accident," said assistant chief Tony Rusher. "He went to put some cones near some debris and a large limb fell from a tree and struck him."

Blagg was with his father when the accident happened. Blagg's father used the police radio to call for help around 8:48 p.m. Blagg was transported to NEA Hospital in Jonesboro where he was later pronounced dead.

"According to the paramedics it was pretty instant," Rusher said.

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i don't live in trumann but i have family that live there. from what here he was a good man

trouble lost. pray for his family and trumann

-- Posted by tmk0124 on Wed, Jan 28, 2009, at 9:46 AM

-- Posted by rgn967 on Wed, Jan 28, 2009, at 10:27 AM

I just wanted to say I was very sorry to hear about Mr. Blagg. It is really sad....I only hope the rest of the TPD will continue his fight against the drugs in Poinsett count. May GOD be with his family and friends. My deepest sympathies are with his family and the people of Trumann.

-- Posted by TONYAA71 on Thu, Jan 29, 2009, at 2:13 AM

I am so sorry about your lose.He was a very good person.Isend my regards to his family, and his wife and child.You will all be in my prayers.

-- Posted by rgn967 on Thu, Jan 29, 2009, at 2:53 PM

This was a real shock, and a great loss to Trumann and its residents, my deepest condolences go out to his wife Tammy, and his child & mom and dad, I pray that the TPD continue his fight against the drugs that's in Poinsett County. My sympathies to the Officers & staff of the Trumann Police Department...

-- Posted by rudyard47 on Fri, Jan 30, 2009, at 2:20 AM

~GOD BLESS THE BLAGG FAMILY~my prayers 2 Larrys family and friends, I have known them all 4 about thirty years and went 2 school with Larry, he was a GREAT guy and a wonderful father. He always put others before himself! HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.

-- Posted by mamars on Wed, Feb 4, 2009, at 6:12 AM

I was shocked to see the news of Chief Blagg & also

Buck Walters. I knew both these boys & their families well, some 25 yrs. ago. My condolences to their families & epically their parents. Luther & Brenda Blagg & Brenda Walters.

-- Posted by gradick13 on Sat, Feb 7, 2009, at 10:17 AM