Police Officer Jeffrey Norman Ritchey
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Traffic crash, motorcycle
Date of Incident: February 23, 1987
Location of Incident: Jammes Road and Anvers Blvd
Weapon Used: N/A
Suspect Info: N/A
Officer Jeffrey Ritchey was killed in a motorcycle accident while escorting a funeral procession. He was passing the procession when a driver in process pulled out in front of him, causing a collision.
Officer Ritchey was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Officer for 18 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.