Name: Deputy Sheriff Melissa Pollard
EOW: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
About Deputy Sheriff Melissa Pollard:
Deputy Pollard had served with the Wood County Sheriff’s Office for over eight years and had previously served with the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office and the Collin County Sheriff’s Office.
Age: Not Available
Badge: Not Available
Tour: 8 Years
Department: Wood County Sheriff’s Office
State: Texas
Incident Details:
Deputy Sheriff Melissa Pollard was killed when her cruiser collided with the back of a semi-truck at the intersection of FM 14 and State Highway 37-S, between Quitman and Winnsboro, at approximately 10 a.m.
Deputy Sheriff Pollard succumbed to her injuries at UT Health Quitman.
The driver of the semi-truck was not injured.
Cause Of Death: Automobile Crash
Weapon: N/A
Offender: N/A
Incident Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025