Clermont County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, May 21, 1966
Add to My HeroesSamuel Eugene Rouvier
Deputy Sheriff Samuel Rouvier succumbed to injuries sustained after his vehicle struck a horse on Ohio 132, near Batavia, on April 27th, 1966.
He was conducting a murder investigation with a county prosecutor and following up on a lead when a horse ran into the path of their vehicle. The vehicle struck the horse, causing it to roll over the hood and windshield and into the front seat area. The horse landed on Deputy Rouvier, causing serious injuries that resulted in his death a month later.
Deputy Rouvier was survived by his wife, daughter, son, parents, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, April 27, 1966
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View all 17 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET!Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Samuel Eugene Rouvier of the Clermont County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and the additional 85 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
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