Deputy Sheriff Richard Allen Hillard, Rowan County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

Deputy Sheriff Richard Allen Hillard

Rowan County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

End of Watch Sunday, October 17, 1999

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Richard Allen Hillard

Deputy Hillard was killed when his cruiser struck a tree while in a pursuit. Deputy Hillard was chasing a motorcycle and had just entered a neighboring county. He was on a winding road when his cruiser slid sideways and struck a tree. Deputy Hillard's shift supervisor radioed to him to end the chase, but the crash happened moments earlier. The motorcycle that Deputy Hillard was chasing fled the scene, but turned himself in several days later.
Deputy Hillard had been with the agency for six years, and had been in law enforcement for 21 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 46
Tour 21 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Not available
Offender Apprehended

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Deputy Sheriff Hillard,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Rowan County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 17, 2024