Adams County Sheriff's Department, Idaho
End of Watch: Monday, July 6, 2009
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 2309
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: July 6, 2009
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Sheriff Leroy Matthews was killed when his patrol car collided with a minivan as he patrolled Highway 95 in the area of Tamarack, Idaho. His patrol car crossed the center line and struck the minivan head-on.
Deputy Matthews had served with the Adams County Sheriff's Department for five years and had previously served with the Grangeville Police Department.