OFFICER DOWN….TEXAS SHERIFF www.privateofficer.com

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OFFICER DOWN

Sheriff Brent Lee

Trinity County Sheriff’s Department Texas

End of Watch: Thursday, November 27, 2008

Incident Details Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit

Date of Incident: Thursday, November 27, 2008

Weapon Used: Automobile

Suspect Info: Not available

Sheriff Brent Lee was killed in an automobile accident while involved in a vehicle pursuit. His vehicle left the roadway, struck a utility pole and tree, and burst into flames at approximately 4:15 am Thanksgiving morning.

It is believed that wet and foggy conditions contributed to the crash.

Sheriff Lee had been appointed in June to fill an unexpired term and had won the recent election for sheriff.

Agency Contact Information;

Trinity County Sheriff’s Department

PO Box 95

Groveton, TX 75845

Phone: (936) 642-1424

Please contact the Trinity County Sheriff’s Department for funeral arrangements or for survivor benefit fund information.

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