Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
End of Watch: Sunday, April 20, 1952
Age: 21
Tour of Duty: 5 days
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: April 20, 1952
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Bobby Thatcher was killed when he was struck by an out-of-control race car at the Dayton Speedway while on assignment there. He was attempting to push a female patron out of the way when he was struck and killed instantly. Despite his brave efforts, the patron was also killed.
Deputy Thatcher was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office for only 5 days. He was survived by his parents, brother, and twin sister.