Roll of Honor
Troy Anthony Ratcliff
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Troy Ratcliff was killed when his cruiser was struck head-on by a vehicle which crossed into his lane on Louisiana 398, between Labadieville and Amelia.
The impact caused both vehicles to burst into flames and both vehicles were burnt beyond recognition. The other driver was killed in the crash as well.
Deputy Ratcliff had served with the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office for three years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and 2-year-old son.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Ratcliff gave the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Napoleonville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Ratcliff.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Troy Anthony Ratcliff 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 LA, 180 of 595 officers were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 30.3% of this state's fallen. That is 0.7 percentage points below the national rate of 31%.
At Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office, 1 of 2 officers on record were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Accident compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Troy Anthony Ratcliff's cause is highlighted.
How Troy Anthony Ratcliff Compares
When Accident Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Accident deaths across the full memorial record. Troy Anthony Ratcliff is highlighted in Jun.
Incident Location
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