Covington County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
End of Watch Thursday, April 8, 2004
Add to My HeroesMichael Brandon Lassiter
Deputy Sheriff Michael Lassiter was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a vehicle driven by a drunk driver.
The incident occurred on Highway 84, about two miles east of Andalusia, at 2:45 am. The drunk driver was also killed in the collision.
Deputy Lassiter had only served with the Covington County Sheriff's Office for two months and had previously served with the Florala Police Department. He is survived by his parents and grandmother.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 2 months
- Badge 2317
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Killed in collision
Most Recent Reflection
View all 191 ReflectionsI was in the car in front of Brandon on that aweful evening, I was driving home from work, the kid driving drunk was in our lane head on coming opposite direction and swurved around me at the last split second and re-entered the lane hitting Brandon head on.
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October 8, 2021
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