Kenneth R. Burton served in the U.S. Army.
Deputy Kenneth Burton succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier when he was struck by a vehicle.
This occurred when he was working an accident scene on Peach Orchard Road. He was directing traffic around an overturned tractor-trailer at 642 pm when he was struck and thrown 35 feet. Deputy Burton was transported to Medical College of Georgia Hospital, where he remained in critical condition until succumbing to his injuries.
The driver of the vehicle was charged with three charges related to the accident, including vehicular manslaughter, but was never indicted.
Deputy Burton was United States Army veteran with 21 years of service and had served with the Richmond County Sheriff's Department for 13 months. He was assigned to the Southgate Precinct.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Deputy Sheriff Burton gave the Richmond County Sheriff's Office 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Augusta community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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