Phillips County Sheriff's Department, Arkansas
End of Watch Saturday, March 18, 1978
Add to My HeroesJames S. Royal
Deputy Royal was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic at the scene of an accident.
He was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
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