Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Jason Saunders was killed in an automobile crash on Johnson Mountain Road, near Leesville Road in Bedford County, while assisting other deputies to pursue a suspected drunk driver.
His patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree. He was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The driver of the vehicle that was being pursued was arrested and charged with felony eluding and second-degree murder. In 2008 the man plead guilty and was sentenced to seven years in prison.
Deputy Saunders had served with the Campbell County Sheriff's Office for three years.
I was having a beer with your FTO Darren today and he was reminiscing about you today. You’re never forgotten brother. God bless.
Ptlm. (Ret. Binghamton, NY P.D.) P.K. Ha Binghamton NY January 13th, 2024
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Saunders gave the Campbell County Sheriff's Office 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Rustburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Saunders.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Jason Lee Saunders is one of 10,088 officers lost to accidents in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 31% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In VA, 203 of 654 officers were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 31% of this state's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Accident compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Jason Lee Saunders's cause is highlighted.
How Jason Lee Saunders Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 7 years
When Accident Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Accident deaths across the full memorial record. Jason Lee Saunders is highlighted in Apr.