Deputy Sheriff James Bart Hart

Deputy Sheriff James Bart Hart | Elmore County Sheriff's Office, Alabama Deputy Sheriff James Bart Hart | Elmore County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
Elmore County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
Deputy Sheriff James Bart Hart | Elmore County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
Deputy Sheriff James Bart Hart | Elmore County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
Deputy Sheriff James Bart Hart

Elmore County Sheriff's Office, Alabama

End of Watch Sunday, November 23, 2014

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James Bart Hart

Deputy Sheriff Bart Hart was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on on Firetower Road, near Marshell Road in Wetumpka, at approximately 7:45 pm.

He had just cleared the scene of another accident and was traveling south when the other vehicle crossed the center line at a high rate of speed and struck his patrol car. Despite wearing his seatbelt, Deputy Hart suffered fatal injuries. Three of the four 16-year-old occupants of the other car, including the driver, were killed in the crash. The fourth occupant suffered life-threatening injuries.

Deputy Hart had served with the Elmore County Sheriff's Office for 2-1/2 years after retiring from the Montgomery Fire Department. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

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  • Age 50
  • Tour 2 years, 6 months
  • Badge Zebra 6

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash

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Deputy Sheriff Hart,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Elmore County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retred)

November 23, 2024

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