Deputy Sheriff Ricky A. Yates
Harris County Sheriff's Department
Texas
End of Watch: Tuesday, January 25, 1994
Cause: Motorcycle accident

Biographical Info
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: 1977

Deputy Ricky Yates was killed when his motorcycle was struck head on by a pickup truck which was passing other traffic on a foggy night. Deputy Yates was thrown from his motorcycle and killed instantly. The driver of the vehicle that struck him was sentenced to 10 years probation.

Deputy Yates had served with the agency for 9 years. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, son, and six grandchildren.