U.S. Navy · United States 
Robert Lee
1960
Robert E. Lee served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman Robert Lee was killed in an automobile crash while en route to a report of subjects walking on U.S. 70 six miles east of Las Cruces. During the drive, a vehicle made a sudden U-turn in front of him. In an attempt to avoid a collision Patrolman Lee applied the brakes, causing his vehicle to skid and strike the vehicle. His patrol car then flipped over and he was ejected from the vehicle. Patrolman Lee was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the New Mexico State Police for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
New Mexico State Police
Patrolman
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