Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, Missouri
End of Watch: Saturday, July 3, 1982
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: 115
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: July 3, 1982
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy James Garrison was killed when his patrol car was broadsided while attempting to intercept two vehicles that were drag racing on Highway 30.
Deputy Garrison was crossing Highway 30 from a side street in High Ridge in an attempt to apprehend a reported drag race in progress approaching westbound lanes. A truck driven by a DUI male driving east on Highway 30 failed to yield to Deputy Garrison's vehicle, striking the patrol car in the driver's side door. He succumbed to his injuries while being transported to a hospital.
Deputy Garrison had served with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife, five children, parents, and siblings.