East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Department, Louisiana
End of Watch: Friday, September 4, 1998
Age: 22
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: September 4, 1998
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Sheriff Allen Heirtzler was killed in a single car crash as he responded to a fire call.
During the response his vehicle struck a cow in the roadway. The patrol car then left the roadway and struck a utility pole, causing it to burst into flames. Efforts to free him by other deputies and citizens failed.
Deputy Heirtzler served with the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Department for one year. He is survived by his parents.