Deputy Sheriff Fred B. Peebles
Harris County Sheriff's Department
Texas
End of Watch: Thursday, September 23, 1965

Biographical Info
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 25

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Thursday, September 23, 1965
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Peebles was struck and killed by a drunk, hit-and-run driver while escorting a funeral procession. Deputy Peebles was stopped on the Eastex Freeway when a vehicle attempting to pass the procession at a high rate of speed struck his motorcycle. The driver of the car fled but was apprehended by an off-duty police officer and several citizens.

The suspect was convicted of charges in connection with Deputy Peebles' death and was sentenced to 5 years in jail.

Deputy Peebles was survived by his wife and three children.