Officer Richard H. Buckner, Clanton Police Department, Alabama

Officer Richard H. Buckner

Clanton Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch Sunday, July 28, 1991

Richard H. Buckner

Officer Richard Buckner was killed in an on duty automobile accident on Highway 31 while responding to an emergency call. As he crested a small hill another car turned in front of his patrol car, causing him to take evasive action. His patrol car left the roadway and struck a utility pole.

Officer Buckner is survived by his three children and parents. He had served with the agency for five years.

Bio

Age 39
Tour 5 years
Badge 221

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

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Richard Buckner, a man I remember well. I grew up in Clanton, Alabama, the son of a former police chief. Richard I can remember you always had a smile on your face and was willing to help anyone in need. I was sitting in front of the old goodyear service bays on Hwy. 31 when you came thru town headed south running 10-17, I would have never thought it was your final call. Hearts were and still breaking that night. R.I.P sir fly high. P.S. Tell my dad, Dewey Hand I said I love him

Chief Animal Control Terry Hand
City of Wetumpka, Alabama

July 30, 2016