Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, March 12, 2016
Add to My HeroesJohn Robert Kotfila, Jr.
Deputy Sheriff John Kotfila was killed in a head-on collision with a vehicle that was driving the wrong direction on the Selmon Expressway, at the Brandon Express exit near I-75, at approximately 3:00 am.
He was returning to the station after investigating an unrelated traffic accident when a drunk driver entered the expressway heading west in the eastbound lanes, causing a head-on collision. The drunk driver died at the scene. Deputy Kotfila was transported to Tampa General Hospital where he later died.
Deputy Kotfila had served with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office for six years. He is survived by his parents, sister, and two brothers. His father, one brother, and both of his grandfathers served in law enforcement in Massachusetts.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Deceased
Most Recent Reflection
View all 271 ReflectionsVery tragic and so unnecessary. Prayers and condolences offered for his family and friends. RIP
Nancy Reynolds
March 13, 2022
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