Miami-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Monday, October 5, 1998
Add to My HeroesRueben Isaac Jones
Police Officer Ruben Jones died approximately one month after being struck by a vehicle while on his police motorcycle on Northwest 199th Street.
He was working at the Miami Dolphin's game when the accident occurred. He was driving behind a Chevy Blazer, which suddenly made a U-turn in front of him, causing him to strike the driver's side door. Officer Jones was airlifted to a local hospital where he remained until he passed away on October 5th, 1998.
Officer Jones had served in law enforcement for 26 years. He is survived by his two sons and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 51
- Tour 26 years
- Badge 1202
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Sunday, September 13, 1998
Most Recent Reflection
View all 39 ReflectionsIt's difficult to believe that it's been 22 years. RIP Rueben and keep smiling because as you would often remind all of us "we are blessed!"
Retired Sergeant/Robert D. Foreman
Miami-Dade Police Department
October 4, 2020
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