Officer Adam Sanderson

E.O.W. Friday, March 6, 2009

Corrections Officer Adam Sanderson was killed in automobile crash when the driver of a vehicle fleeing the scene of a stabbing struck the DOC van head-on in Union County.

Officer Sanderson, who was driving the van, was killed in the crash and a second officer was injured. The two officers were conducting a perimeter check while participating in a mock escape drill at the the time.

The suspect driving the truck, who was also a Department of Corrections employee, was also killed in the crash.

Officer Sanderson had served with the agency for 10 years. He is survived by his wife and son.

Florida Department of Corrections