Sergeant Robert M. "Whitey" Skelton, Jr., Monroe County Sheriff's Office, New York

Sergeant Robert M. "Whitey" Skelton, Jr.

Monroe County Sheriff's Office, New York

End of Watch Friday, June 23, 1972

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Robert M. "Whitey" Skelton, Jr.

Sergeant Robert Skelton was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a vehicle being operated by an intoxicated driver at the intersection of Clover Street and Tobey Road.

On the rainy evening of June 21, 1972, Sergeant Robert Skelton, Jr., was on patrol in the Town of Pittsford. At about 8:30 p.m., Sergeant Skelton was southbound on Clover Street when an intoxicated northbound driver crossed into Sergeant Skelton's lane. Although Sergeant Skelton pulled to the right, he could not avoid the oncoming car. He was taken to the hospital, where he died 30 hours later. The other driver was taken to the hospital in serious condition but did survive his injuries. He was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

Sergeant Skelton was a United States Army veteran who served with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office for ten years and was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in April 1971. He was survived by his expectant wife and 3-year-old son.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 10 years
Badge 213

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Incident Date Wednesday, June 21, 1972
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Arrested

Impaired Driver, vehicle crash

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Sgt. Skelton,
On today the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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June 23, 2022