Firestone Police Department, Colorado
End of Watch: Monday, October 18, 1982
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 706
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: October 16, 1982
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Committed suicide
Deputy Marshal Richard Hart was killed when he was dragged by a drunk driver during a traffic stop.
He had stopped the driver of the vehicle for suspicion of drunk driving. As he reached inside to take the keys out of the ignition, the driver sped away, dragging him alongside the vehicle. He succumbed to his injuries two days later.
The suspect was apprehended and committed suicide after jumping bail.
Deputy Marshal Hart is survived by his wife and two children.