ROBERT LEO BRITTON JR

Officer Rank: Deputy Sheriff
Memorial Panel: 50-W: 28
Department: Smith County, Texas, S.O.
End of Watch: March 28, 2011
Cause: FALL
Age: 54
Years of Service: 34
Description: Deputy Sheriff Britton died as a result of injuries sustained after being attacked by a cow while directing traffic. Deputy Britton was dispatched to direct traffic around an injured cow that was hit by a car in the roadway. The cow suddenly charged Deputy Britton, knocking him in the air. Deputy Britton landed on his head and was taken to a nearby hospital where he remained until his death four days later. Deputy Britton died of massive head trauma.
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