Deputy Sheriff Ricky A. Yates, Harris County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Deputy Sheriff Ricky A. Yates

Harris County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Tuesday, January 25, 1994

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Ricky A. Yates

Deputy Sheriff Ricky Yates was killed when his motorcycle was struck head-on by a pickup truck that was passing other traffic on a foggy night.

He was thrown from his motorcycle and killed instantly in front of 21868 FM 2090 in Splendora.

The pickup driver that struck him was sentenced to 10 years probation.

Deputy Yates had served with the Harris County Sheriff's Office for nine years. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, a son, and six grandchildren.

Bio

Age 43
Tour 9 years
Badge 1977

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

motor officer, motorcycle crash, weather

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RIP Brother Dear, miss you just as much as the day it happened, you and Charlotte have a lot to be proud of in your kids Grands, and Great Grands, your legacy lives on Bro. Love you dearly.

Brenda Bradshaw
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January 14, 2025