TROY, Mo. — Dunk after dunk, deputies were dropped on Saturday afternoon. On the final day of the Lincoln County fair, it saved the best for last.
A dunk tank drummed up donations. Pitchers stepped up to the plate to pitch in.
Each one helped the family of Lincoln County Sheriff's Deputy Steven Tucker.
Tucker was also a 40-year-Army veteran, Reguladores road captain, a father and a grandfather.
"Deputy Tucker was eager. He loved to serve his community," Detective Alyssa Erson with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office said.
The 60-year-old's life was cut short on the evening of July 8. Tucker was riding his motorcycle on Highway J.
Missouri State Highway Patrol learned, 35-year-old David Case swerved over the line near Bruning Lane and hit Tucker.
Investigators said the other driver was intoxicated and then hospitalized.
"We are raising funds for the deputy where we can have fun dunking our deputies in the water, while we remember what's important, the money will be going to Deputy Tucker's family," Erson said.
Travers Automotive & RV Group takes out the tank every year for charity. This year, their efforts were targeted toward Tucker.
"Any amount we can help, it’s as simple as that," Travers' sales manager, Erick Gioia said.
Erson thinks each dunk is delivering more than donations.
It shows their dedication to their late deputy.
"He would love it, this would be something that would put a smile on his face and he would be ready to dunk all the officers as well," Erson said.
The Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney Mike Wood said charges are expected to come down against the suspected drunk driver once the Missouri State Highway Patrol finalizes its report.
The driver was already on probation for a low-level assault.
Wood said his office filed a motion to revoke his probation and now there's a warrant for his arrest.