Waxahachie Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Saturday, July 28, 2012
Age: 44
Tour of Duty: 17 years
Badge Number: 121
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: July 28, 2012
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 55 years
Police Officer Josh Williams was killed when his patrol car was struck by a drunk driver at approximately 1:30 am.
He was responding to a disturbance at a fast food restaurant in the 600 block of Highway 77. He was turning into the parking lot when his patrol car was struck on the passenger side by an SUV that was driving without its headlights on. The driver of the SUV was taken into custody after being flown to a nearby hospital.
Officer Williams was transported to Baylor Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
The drunk driver was sentenced to 55 years in prison.
Officer Williams had served with the Waxahachie Police Department for 17 years. He is survived by his wife, six children, parents, and sister.