Deputy Sheriff Eric Oliver was struck and killed by a vehicle while involved in a foot pursuit of a subject near the intersection of County Road 200 and Chester Road at approximately 7:30 am.

He and another deputy had responded to backup several United States Border Patrol agents who were interviewing several subjects at a gas station. One of the subjects being questioned fled on foot with Deputy Oliver and the second deputy in pursuit. Deputy Oliver was struck by a vehicle as he chased the subject across the roadway.

The man being pursued remains at large.

Deputy Oliver was a U.S. Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife and 6-year-old daughter.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Sheriff Bill Leeper
Nassau County Sheriff's Office
76001 Bobby Moore Circle
Yulee, FL 32097

Phone: (904) 225-5174