Sheriff injured on his way home...

**trekgirl** · 07-31-07, 02:19 AM

He was hit by a drunk driver. The news just said that he may loose his leg. Thats the 3rd local cop hurt by a drunk driver recently. GRRR!!!

Deputy critically injured by suspected drunken driver in Bothell

By Jennifer Sullivan

Seattle Times staff reporter

A King County sheriff's deputy is listed in critical condition this morning at Harborview Medical Center after he was struck by a suspected drunken driver in Bothell early Sunday morning.

The deputy had just finished working at the Torchlight Parade and was riding home on his personal motorcycle around 1:30 a.m. when he was struck by a pickup that was leaving the Cozy Inn Tavern, 6215 N.E. Bothell Way, said sheriff's spokesman John Urquhart.

The 56-year-old Metro Transit Police detective has been with the department for 23 years, said Urquhart. His name is not being released.

The 36-year-old Phoenix man driving the pickup was booked into the King County Jail for investigation of vehicular assault.

**kjlaw** · 07-31-07, 09:44 AM

Thoughts and prayers enroute

**Illiy** · 07-31-07, 09:55 AM

I am confused... was the Sheriff injured or one of his deputies?

Prayers!

Stupid people shouldn't be able to drive!

**Willowdared** · 07-31-07, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by Illiy

I am confused... was the Sheriff injured or one of his deputies?

Prayers!

Stupid people shouldn't be able to drive!

Well, it says deputy. But their title is usually Deputy Sheriff.

**rob84** · 07-31-07, 01:31 PM

PDawg, you are correct. However, there is only 1 Sheriff, and he is only referred to as the sheriff. Each deputy is always called a deputy, or deputy sheriff, but never sheriff. Prayers are enroute.

**Jenna** · 07-31-07, 01:36 PM

Best wishes for a quick recovery.

**trekgirl** · 08-01-07, 01:22 AM

Sorry if I used the wrong terminology, he is a deputy. Just heard an update on the news. He lost his right leg, but his condition has improved. I hope they nailed the scumbag who hurt him.

**rob84** · 08-01-07, 07:31 AM

Thats terrible that he lost his leg, but atleast he is alive, thank God.

**Willowdared** · 08-01-07, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by rob84

PDawg, you are correct. However, there is only 1 Sheriff, and he is only referred to as the sheriff. Each deputy is always called a deputy, or deputy sheriff, but never sheriff. Prayers are enroute.

Why yes Rob, I know that....but the newspaper article stated it rather badly...I was explaining why they made the mistake.

**rob84** · 08-01-07, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by PDawg

Why yes Rob, I know that....but the newspaper article stated it rather badly...I was explaining why they made the mistake.

Oh, ok, gotcha, sorry about that

**Nana** · 08-02-07, 01:50 AM

Awkwardly, Don (which I believe is the officer's name) is my mother's ex-boyfriend.

O.o

He did end up losing his leg, but he should pull through just fine, otherwise.