Deputy Sheriff James Dallas Bryant
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office
Virginia
End of Watch: Sunday, January 26, 1936

Biographical Info
Age: 49
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Sunday, January 26, 1936
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Convicted

Deputy Bryant was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while he and his partner questioned the driver of a suspicious vehicle during a traffic stop on Route 58. A vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed struck Deputy Bryant and then fled the scene. The driver was eventually identified and arrested. The man was convicted of the charges in connection with Deputy Bryant's death.

Deputy Bryant was survived by his wife and two sons.