Washington County Sheriff's Office, Colorado
End of Watch Wednesday, June 18, 1930
Add to My HeroesWilliam B. Justice
Sheriff Justice was struck by a train and killed while he and a town marshal searched the Burlington Railroad Yards in Akron for a hobo who was wanted for creating a disturbance. As they stood on a side track to watch a freight train pass by they failed to observe an engine backing up. The marshal saw the train at the last moment and was able to jump out of the way, however, the train struck Sheriff Justice. He was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries the next day.
Bio
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Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
- Incident Date Tuesday, June 17, 1930
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsSheriff Justice,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Washington County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
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