Pecos County Sheriff's Department, Texas
End of Watch: Tuesday, May 29, 1990
Age: 62
Tour of Duty: 27 years
Badge Number: 608
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: May 29, 1990
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Sheriff Willie Christian was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a vehicle that had crossed into his lane of travel while he was returning to the station.
The crash occurred on Highway 190 five miles east of Iraan, Texas.
The driver of the other vehicle was charged with driving on the wrong side of the road and fined $200.
Deputy Christian had served with the agency for 27 years. He is survived by his wife, four children, five grandchildren, numerous extended family.