Police Officer Christopher Jerome Sobieski, Prairie View Police Department, Texas

Police Officer Christopher Jerome Sobieski

Prairie View Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Sunday, September 26, 2004

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Christopher Jerome Sobieski

Officer Christopher Sobieski was killed when his patrol car exploded after being struck from behind by a drunk driver.

The officer had just finished issuing a summons and was sitting on the shoulder of Highway 290 near Liendo Parkway. A pickup truck driven by the drunk driver slammed into the back of his 1999 Crown Victoria, which caused the vehicle to explode.

The drunk driver was convicted of intoxicated manslaughter and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 10 years probation, and was ordered to keep a sign in his front yard with the words "My drunk driving caused the death of Officer Christopher Sobieski" for 1 year.

Officer Sobieski was a United States Military Police veteran who had served with the Prairie View Police Department for 3 years and had previously served for 1 year with the San Jacinto College District Police Department. He is survived by his wife, parents, and sister.

Bio

Age 39
Tour 15 years
Badge 804

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Sentenced to 180 days

Impaired Driver, patrol, routine driving

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Officer Sobieski,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army in the Persian Gulf. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 26, 2024