Border Patrol Inspector Robert James Heibler
United States Department of Justice - Border Patrol
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Sunday, September 7, 1941

Biographical Info
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 4 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Sunday, September 7, 1941
Incident Location: Texas
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available

Inspector Robert Heibler was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on US Highway 90 near Uvalde, Texas, while conducting a traffic inspection. While Inspector Heibler attempted to re-light a flare he was struck by the vehicle, which then fled the scene. Inspector Heibler's partner gave him medical attention but he succumbed to his injuries.

Inspector Heibler had been with the agency for four months. He was buried in Port Arthur, Texas.