Iberville Parish Sheriff's Department, Louisiana
End of Watch: Friday, October 13, 1978
Age: 23
Tour of Duty: 10 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: October 13, 1978
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 9 months
Deputy Curtis Hendricks was killed when he was struck by a drunk driver. The 50-year-old-driver ran off the road and plowed into a group of patrol cars. Iberville Parish deputies were standing out side their cars setting up a speed trap. Deputy Hendricks was struck and killed and another deputy was seriously injured. Deputy Hendricks' father, also a deputy, was at the scene.
The drunk driver was convicted of negligent homicide and sentenced to nine months in prison for the incident.
Deputy Hendricks had served with the agency for 10 months. He was survived by his wife and daughter.