Clanton Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch: Sunday, July 28, 1991
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 221
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: July 28, 1991
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Richard Buckner was killed in an on-duty automobile accident on Highway 31 and the Route 65 exit while responding to an emergency call at 3:30 am.
As he crested a small hill, another car turned in front of his patrol car, causing him to take evasive action. His patrol car left the roadway and struck a utility pole.
Officer Buckner had served with the Clanton Police Department for five years and also served with the Alabama Department of Corrections. He is survived by his three children and parents.