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Charles James Lau

Gender : Male

Age : 75

Race : White

Date : 09/28/2024

Location : Fulton Road

City : Macon County

County : Macon

State : North Carolina

Agency : Macon County Sheriff’s Office

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Vehicle crash during hurricane

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 09/28/2024, Court Officer Charles James Lau of the Macon County Sheriff’s Office was killed when his vehicle was swept away by rushing floodwaters during the aftermath of Hurricane Helene; his body was later recovered from the river.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27329-court-officer-charles-james-lau
https://endofwatchride.com/2024/09/court-officer-charles-james-lau/
https://abc11.com/post/helene-western-nc-deputy-jim-lau-dies-truck-goes-river-macon-madison-county/15375263/