Deputy Sheriff Craig L. Knox, Monterey County Sheriff's Office, California

Deputy Sheriff Craig L. Knox

Monterey County Sheriff's Office, California

End of Watch Sunday, June 1, 1980

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Craig L. Knox

Deputy Sheriff Craig Knox and Deputy Sheriff Jerralee Jacobus were killed when their patrol car was struck head-on by a drunk driver on Alta Street, near Corda Road.

The deputies were responding to a burglary call at 1:00 am when the drunk driver's vehicle crossed the center line and struck the patrol car, killing both deputies instantly. The drunk driver was also killed in the crash.

Deputy Knox had served with the Monterey County Sheriff's Office for two years. He was survived by his expectant wife, mother, and brother.

Bio

Age 25
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Killed in crash

burglary, emergency response, Impaired Driver

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