Navajo County Sheriff's Office, Arizona
End of Watch Friday, May 22, 1970
Add to My HeroesRonald 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsWell 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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