Adams County Sheriff's Department, Idaho
End of Watch Monday, July 6, 2009
Add to My HeroesMonte Leroy Matthews
Deputy Sheriff Leroy Matthews was killed when his patrol car collided with a minivan as he patrolled Highway 95 in the area of Tamarack, Idaho. His patrol car crossed the center line and struck the minivan head-on.
Deputy Matthews had served with the Adams County Sheriff's Department for five years and had previously served with the Grangeville Police Department.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 2309
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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