Ormond Beach Police Department, Florida
End of Watch: Saturday, November 13, 2004
Age: 60
Tour of Duty: 36 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: November 12, 2004
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer Bob Grim was struck and killed by the driver of a vehicle while investigating a minor traffic accident on Nova Road at 11:45 am.
Officer Grim was standing in the inside lane of the roadway when he was struck. The driver responsible for the collision was cleared of all charges.
Officer Grim had served with the Ormond Beach Police Department for 18 months but had served in law enforcement for 36 years. He had previously served with the Volusia County Sheriff's Department, the Daytona Beach Police Department, and as chief of the Daytona Beach International Airport Police Department. He is survived by his wife, two sons, daughter, granddaughter, brother, and sister. One of his sons is a Daytona Beach Police Officer.