RIP James Best, Rosco P. Coltrane on 'Dukes of Hazzard,' 1926-2015

Actor James Best played Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane, a bumbling underling of Jefferson Davis "Boss" Hogg, Hazzard County's corrupt county commissioner. Rosco's dog Flash was played by a basset hound named Sandy.


Actor James Best played Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane, a bumbling underling of Jefferson Davis "Boss" Hogg, Hazzard County's corrupt county commissioner. Rosco's dog Flash was played by a basset hound named Sandy.

Best known for his role as Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane on The Dukes of Hazzard, actor James Best has passed away.

Maybe he's hanging out with Flash.

Below, some of the Sheriff's best video moments.