Deputy James Henry Roberts, III, Russell County Sheriff's Department, Alabama

Deputy James Henry Roberts, III

Russell County Sheriff's Department, Alabama

End of Watch Tuesday, July 7, 1998

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James Henry Roberts, III

Deputy Jimmy Roberts succumbed to injuries he sustained on June 27, 1998, when he was struck by a motorist while he was directing traffic at the Twin Cities Classic Horse Show on US 431.

Deputy Roberts was surrounded by three marked vehicles with lights flashing and wearing a reflective vest. The vehicle which struck him was attempting to avoid a rear collision with a vehicle that had stopped.

Deputy Roberts had served with the Russell County Sheriff's Department for 18 years. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, a son, two stepsons, a stepdaughter, a brother, and nine grandchildren.

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Age 59
Tour 18 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle
Incident Date Saturday, June 27, 1998

directing traffic

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Deputy Roberts,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Russell County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 7, 2023