Harris County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch: Thursday, September 23, 1965
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 25
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: September 23, 1965
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 4 years
Deputy Sheriff Fred Peebles was struck and killed by a drunk, hit-and-run driver while escorting a funeral procession.
Deputy Peebles was stopped on the Eastex Freeway, near the North Loop, when a vehicle attempting to pass the procession at a high rate of speed struck his motorcycle. The driver of the car fled but was apprehended by an off-duty police officer and several citizens.
The 19-year-old suspect was convicted of charges in connection with Deputy Peebles' death and was sentenced to four years in prison.
Deputy Peebles was survived by his wife and three children.