U.S. Army · United States 
Howard Verner
2023
Howard J. Verner Jr. served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Constable Howard Verner was struck and killed while rendering aid after a vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 231 in Troy.
Around 6:40 p.m., Constable Verner and another vehicle collided at the 1600 block of Highway 231. He was in the left-turn lane, ensuring the other driver was not injured, when a truck swerved into the lane and hit Constable Verner. He was killed instantly.
No drivers were cited in the collisions.
Constable Verner was an Alabama Army National Guard veteran and had served with the Barbour County Constable's Office for two years. He previously served four years with the Morgan County Constable's Office and eight years with the Coffee County Constable's Office.
Around 6:40 p.m., Constable Verner and another vehicle collided at the 1600 block of Highway 231. He was in the left-turn lane, ensuring the other driver was not injured, when a truck swerved into the lane and hit Constable Verner. He was killed instantly.
No drivers were cited in the collisions.
Constable Verner was an Alabama Army National Guard veteran and had served with the Barbour County Constable's Office for two years. He previously served four years with the Morgan County Constable's Office and eight years with the Coffee County Constable's Office.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, four children, and 11 grandchildren.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Barbour County Constable's Office
Constable
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