U.S. Navy · United States

Eric Oliver

2016

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Eric James Oliver served the U.S. Navy.

How He Died

Manner Accident

Cause Multiple traumatic injuries

Mechanism Motor vehicle

Struck by vehicle

What Happened

Deputy Sheriff Eric Oliver was struck and killed by a vehicle while involved in a foot pursuit of a subject near the intersection of State Road 200 and Chester Road at approximately 7:30 am.

He and another deputy had responded to backup several United States Border Patrol agents who were interviewing several subjects at a gas station. One of the subjects being questioned fled on foot with Deputy Oliver and the second deputy in pursuit. Deputy Oliver was struck by a vehicle as he chased the subject across the roadway.

The man being pursued fled the scene but was later apprehended and held on felony charges of entering the United States illegally.

Deputy Oliver was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Nassau County Sheriff's Office for seven years.

Survivors

He is survived by his 6-year-old daughter, parents, and two brothers.

Service Record

U.S. Navy

Also Served

Nassau County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Sheriff

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