Vernon Reaves
1949
Vernon Reaves.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Sheriff Vernon Reaves was killed in a single-vehicle crash as he was returning from a court case in Gonzales. As his vehicle crossed the icy Peach Tree Bridge, it spun out of control and off an embankment, flipping over several times. Sheriff Reaves was thrown from the vehicle and killed instantly. His passenger was slightly injured. Sheriff Reaves was a United States Army WWII veteran and had served with the Lavaca County Sheriff's Office for two years. He was survived by his wife, mother, sister, and two brothers. .
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, mother, sister, and two brothers.
Service Record
Also Served
Lavaca County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff
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