Jasper Police Chief Anthony Rickerson Killed in Crash
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: June 13, 2023
Rickerson was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Jasper Police Department is mourning the loss of their chief, ** Anthony Rickerson **, who was killed in a car accident on Sunday night. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on County Road 143 and SW 28th Lane in Hamilton County, Florida.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Rickerson was driving northbound when he hit a deer that was crossing the road. His patrol car then left the roadway and crashed into a tree before catching fire. Sadly, Rickerson did not survive the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Rickerson had been with JPD for twelve years and served as chief for four years. He also worked as a corrections officer prior to joining JPD. Sheriff J. Harrell Reid of Hamilton Co., where Rickerson lived, said that he would help HCSO part-time while serving as an officer with JPD.
Sheriff Reid described him as "a good family man" and someone they "always worked well together" with.
Chief Rickerson's death has come as a shock to his colleagues at JPD who are now mourning his loss.
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Tags: Florida, Fatality, Tallahassee, Hamilton County, Accident N E W S, Anthony Rickerson, Jasper Police Chief, Police Chief Killed, Patrol Car Crash
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- Anthony Rickerson
- Vehicles:
- patrol car
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Florida
- City:
- Hamilton County
- Location:
- County Road 143 and SW 28th Lane
- Time of Incident:
- around 10:30 p.m.
County Road 143 and SW 28th Lane
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