Sheriff Vernon Reaves

Sheriff Vernon Reaves

Lavaca County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Monday, January 17, 1949

Add to My Heroes

Vernon Reaves

Sheriff Reaves was killed in a single vehicle accident as he was returning from a court case in Gonzales. As his vehicle crossed an icy bridge it spun out of control and off an embankment, flipping over several times. Sheriff Reaves was thrown from the vehicle and killed instantly. His passenger was slightly injured.

Sheriff Reaves had been with the agency for two years and was survived by his wife.

Bio

  • Age 31
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash

Most Recent Reflection

View all 7 Reflections

Rest in peace Sheriff Reaves.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 25, 2019

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.