Wilcox Co. Sheriff Robert Rodgers dies in automobile accident Tuesday

WILCOX, Co., Ga. – In a story that we first reported at 6 p.m. Tuesday night, Wilcox County’s Sheriff, Robert Rodgers, died in an automobile accident Tuesday afternoon in Wilcox county.

Courtesy: Wilcox County Sheriff’s Office

On Wednesday, members of the Wilcox county law enforcement community and other first responders escorted Sheriff Rodgers back home to Wilcox county.

Crisp County first responders lined the route in honor of Sheriff Rodgers.

He was elected Sheriff of Wilcox county in 2016 and was into his second term. Rodgers had served 15 years in law enforcement prior to being elected Sheriff, he was 52-years-old.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

We offer our deepest condolences to his family, law enforcement family, and citizens of Wilcox county.

To read more about Wilcox County Sheriff Robert Rodgers passing click here.

Copyright 2023 CBS 44 South Georgia. All rights reserved.