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Incident
Patrolman David Scott and Patrolman Yamil Baez-Santiago were killed in an automobile accident during a vehicle pursuit at approximately 1:30 pm.
The two officers were chasing a robbery suspect on the 101st Airborne Division Parkway when their patrol car collided with another vehicle near Peachers Mill Road. The patrol car burst into flames, and both officers were trapped inside. The driver of the other vehicle was injured. The suspect fled the scene but was eventually apprehended.
On November 4th, 2004, the suspect was found guilty of four counts of aggravated robbery and two counts of reckless vehicular homicide. He was sentenced to 33 years in prison. He was denied parole in 2022 and will be up for parole in October 2023.
Patrolman Scott was a US Army veteran who served with the Clarksville Police Department for eight years and was a field training officer.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and four children.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Scott gave the Clarksville Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Clarksville community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Military Service
David John Scott served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Accident
Clarksville Police Department has lost 7 officers; 4 of them lost to accidents.
David is one of 191 officers lost to accidents in TN, 24.8% of the 769 remembered there.
David is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
David is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2002, 2 officers in TN were lost to accidents, the 25th heaviest of 99 years on record. The heaviest was 2000, with 6.
In 2002, 73 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 38th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2002, 91 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 35th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
David was 42. Of the 183 lost to accidents in TN whose age is recorded, half were between 30.5 and 49; the middle age was 38. David had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
David was 42. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. David had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
David was 42. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. David had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 5.8% of these deaths in TN; September holds the most, 11.5%. Fridays: 14.1%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 15.1%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 57.1% of all 7 deaths at Clarksville Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 50% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 24.8% of all 769 deaths in TN, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.3% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
His people
Clarksville Police Department has 7 officers remembered here, David among them.
Where
Military Service
David John Scott served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 60-W
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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