Eastland County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Kenneth Hubert Maltby
Deputy Sheriff Kenneth Maltby was killed in a vehicle crash on FM 570, near County Road 442, south of Eastland.
A vehicle traveling in the opposite direction swerved into the opposite travel lane to avoid another vehicle but instead struck Deputy Maltby's patrol car head-on. Deputy Maltby suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene.
Deputy Maltby had served with the Eastland County Sheriff's Office for two years after having retired from the Dallas Police Department.
Bio
- Age 73
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 132 ReflectionsDaddy, you are missed everyday. I wish I could be half the man you were. I am working on reactivating my license. You have been an inspiration to me my whole life. I love you. I just wish I could have told you while you were here.
Lance Maltby
son
May 8, 2018
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