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Deputy Sheriff James J. Drahota | Madison County Sheriff's Department, Nebraska Madison County Sheriff's Department, Nebraska

Deputy Sheriff

James J. Drahota

Madison County Sheriff's Department, Nebraska

End of Watch: Saturday, October 13, 1962

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 52

Tour: 5 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Automobile accident

Incident Date: 10/13/1962

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Deputy Drahota was killed in an automobile accident while attempting to make a traffic stop. He and the sheriff observed an underage driver on Highway 81 five miles north of Madison. As the sheriff attempted to make a U-turn to stop the car they were struck by another vehicle. Deputy Drahota was transported to Lady of Lourdes Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Deputy Drahota had served with the agency for 5 years. He was survived by his wife and nine children.

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God Bless you Grandpa, and thank you for giving me the best Father one could ask for. Your legacy carries on through your childern and grandchildren.

Justin Drahota
May 15, 2012

 

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