End of Watch: Deputy Sheriff Matt Jones
Deputy Sheriff Matt Jones
Falls County Sheriff’s Office, Texas
End of Watch Friday, October 11, 2019
BIO
Age Not available
Tour 4 years
Badge Not available
INCIDENT DETAILS
Cause Struck by vehicle
Deputy Sheriff Matt Jones was struck and killed by a vehicle as he and the chief of the Riesel Police Department assisted a disabled motorist on Texas 6 near County Road 190.
Another vehicle approaching the scene hydroplaned on the wet road surface and struck both officers. Deputy Jones was killed and the police chief was seriously injured. Deputy Jones’ canine partner was in their patrol car and was not injured.
Deputy Jones had served with the Falls County Sheriff’s Office for four years.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Sheriff Ricky Scaman
Falls County Sheriff’s Office
2847 State Highway 6
PO Box 401
Marlin, TX 76661
Phone: (254) 803-2912
