On the evening of July 9, Deputy Jim Lee was mowing his yard in the 1900 block of Burrell-Wingate Road when he was hit by an SUV that went off the roadway, according to authorities.
Authorities said 38-year-old Michael Miller was driving westbound in his 2017 Toyota SUV at an unsafe speed while trying to turn on a curve. During the turn, Miller went off the road, into a ditch and struck Lee.
Miller was taken to a hospital for treatment and a mandatory blood test. He has since been charged with intoxicated manslaughter and unlawful carrying of a weapon.
According to the sheriff's office, Lee was a " longtime deputy who was known for his calmness and kindness."
Information on Lee's funeral service will be shared later this week.