Duncanville Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Monday, December 3, 1979
Add to My HeroesRoger Charles Hobden
Officer Hobden and Sergeant Michael Poe were killed when their patrol car was struck head-on by a vehicle fleeing Dallas police officers. Sergeant Poe and Officer Hobden were en route to assist the Dallas officers and were driving eastbound on East Wheatland Road when the suspect's car, travelling at an estimated 100 mph without headlights on, struck their patrol car head-on. The vehicles exploded upon impact and both officers were killed instantly.
Officer Hobden had only been with the agency for two weeks.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour 2 weeks
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Hobden.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 3, 2019
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