Montgomery Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Friday, July 21, 1978
Add to My HeroesRobert C. Ussery
Officer Robert Ussery was struck and killed by a drunk driver while making a traffic stop.
Officer Ussery was off-duty and had his family in his private vehicle with him when he stopped a car occupied by teenagers to give them a warning. An oncoming car struck Officer Ussery who was standing beside the stopped vehicle. The driver was charged with driving while intoxicated.
The 56-year-old subject was later charged with first degree manslaughter and the DWI charge was dropped. He was tried and acquitted.
Officer Ussery was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Incident Date Saturday, July 1, 1978
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Acquitted
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