Lieutenant Robert Duane Haley

Lieutenant Robert Duane Haley

Comanche County Sheriff's Department, Texas

End of Watch Thursday, October 28, 2004

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Robert Duane Haley

Lieutenant Bob Haley was killed in an automobile crash while transporting an inmate from Abilene to Comanche at 1:00 p.m.

Lieutenant Haley was traveling eastbound on Highway 36 near Cross Plains when he veered into the right shoulder. After over-correcting, he crossed into the westbound lane and struck a vehicle head-on. Lieutenant Haley and the inmate were pronounced dead at the scene.

Lieutenant Haley was a United States Navy veterand and had served with the Comanche County Sheriff's Department for 16 years. He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, brother, and three grandchildren.

Bio

  • Age 67
  • Tour 16 years
  • Badge 115
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash

transport, prisoner custody

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Lt. Haley,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 28, 2024

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