Montgomery Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch: Friday, July 21, 1978
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: July 1, 1978
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Acquitted
Officer Robert Ussery was struck and killed by a drunk driver while making a traffic stop.
Officer Ussery was off-duty and had his family in his private vehicle with him when he stopped a car occupied by teenagers to give them a warning. An oncoming car struck Officer Ussery who was standing beside the stopped vehicle. The driver was charged with driving while intoxicated.
The 56-year-old subject was later charged with first degree manslaughter and the DWI charge was dropped. He was tried and acquitted.
Officer Ussery was survived by his wife and three children.