Charles Lee "Matt" Dillon, Deputy Sheriff

Commanche County Sheriff's Office

On Thursday, August 13, 1987, Deputy Dillon, 55, was driving to Las Cruces, New Mexico, to pick up some prisoners. About 1:45 P.M. he was westbound on Highway 82 from Artesia to Alamogordo, New Mexico. His car began sliding on the rain-slick pavement and crossed the centerline, striking an oncoming propane truck. Dillon’s vehicle rolled over and he was pinned inside for two hours before his body could be removed.