Georgia sheriff killed in car accident while responding to a call, officials say

WILCOX COUNTY, Ga. — A Georgia sheriff has died after he was in a car accident while on duty, according to Georgia State Patrol.

Wilcox County Sheriff Robert Rodgers was killed in the crash on Ga. 233 around 4 p.m. Tuesday.

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Georgia State Patrol said that Rodgers was responding to a call and lost control of his vehicle. Rodgers’ car left the roadway and collided with a tree, according to GSP.

He died from his injuries. GSP did not say what caused Rodgers to lose control.

“As you have been previously made aware by other public agencies, Sheriff Robert Rodgers passed away in the line of duty on August 29, 2023. Sheriff Rodgers was responding to a call for service when he was involved in a single-vehicle accident. He gave his life while protecting the citizens of Wilcox County, which is what he loved best,” Major Mitchell Thompson said in a statement.

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Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. The sheriff’s office is requesting donations be made to the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes Foundation:

“I would like to assure you that any and all calls for service will be answered. Local and surrounding agencies are assisting us in handling these calls while we mourn the loss of our beloved leader and friend. Please remember Sheriff Rodgers’ family and his team in your prayers,” Mitchell said.

Several Georgia law enforcement agencies shared their condolences:

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