Alabama Department of Public Safety, Alabama
End of Watch Friday, December 21, 1984
Add to My HeroesSimmie L. Jeffries
Trooper Semmie Jeffries was killed in an accident when his patrol car collided with a tractor-trailer at the interchange of U.S. 72 and I-65.
Trooper Jefferies was pursuing a suspect when a trailer attempted to turn onto U.S. 72.
Trooper Jeffries had served with the Alabama Department of Public Safety and served with the Decatur trooper post for almost two years. He was survived by his daughter.
In 2014, the U.S. 72 bridge over Interstate 65 was named State Trooper Simmie Jefferies Memorial Bridge in honor of Trooper Simmie Jeffries.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 46 ReflectionsI've been driving over The Simmie Jeffries memorial bridge for just over 15 years. Always wondering who is this Hero!
Thank You Officer Jeffries for your service and sacrifice. And Thank You Jamillah for sharing the memories of your Daddy. I know from your messages that he would be so proud of the woman you have become.
Sheila Damewood Larson
HWY 72 Driver
April 2, 2024
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