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Resided:
OH, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Apr. 20, 1952
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 21 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Montgomery County Sheriff's Dept. OH
OH
USA
Dept. Type:
County/Police
Hero's Rank:
Special Deputy Sheriff
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Crash
Weapon Class:
Vehicle
On The Job:
5 days
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
OH
USA
Sun. Apr. 20, 1952
Summary:
Deputy Bobby Thatcher was killed when he was struck by an out-of-control race car at the Dayton Speedway while on assignment there. He was attempting to push a female patron out of the way when he was struck and killed instantly. Despite his brave efforts the patron was also killed.
Deputy Thatcher had served with the agency for only 5 days and had previously served with the United States Army. He was survived by his parents, brother, and twin sister.
