Officer Jeffrey Norman Ritchey, USN

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

Cause of Death:

Motorcycle Accident

Date of Incident:

February 23, 1987

Date of Death:

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 the procession 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.