Deputy Sheriff Ronald Edward Adair, Navajo County Sheriff's Office, Arizona

Deputy Sheriff Ronald Edward Adair

Navajo County Sheriff's Office, Arizona

End of Watch Friday, May 22, 1970

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Ronald Edward Adair

Deputy Sheriff Ronald Adair died of a head injury suffered the previous day.

His head hit the crossbar of the department vehicle he was in as it drove across a set of railroad tracks. He developed a severe headache and lost consciousness later in the day. He was transported to a local hospital where he died the following day.

Deputy Adair had served with the Navajo County Sheriff's Office for seven years. He was survived by his two children.

Bio

Age 31
Tour 7 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash
Incident Date Thursday, May 21, 1970

routine driving

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Well cousin it's been 55 years since you went home to our Heavenly Father. You were and are an inspiration and example to the family. Thank you, Cousin Dan Adair of the Phoenix Police for your reflection. Thank you, Ronald, for your service in Navajo County and for NCSO. We have followed in your footsteps.

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January 13, 2026