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Deputy Sheriff David Johnson was killed in a single vehicle crash on U.S. 41A Bypass at approximately 11:20 pm.
His patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree, causing him to suffer fatal injuries.
Deputy Johnson had served with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office for 16 years and had previously served with the Clarksville Police Department for 11 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and brother. His brother also served with the agency.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and brother.
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27 years. You could have gone home.
Deputy Sheriff Johnson gave the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office 27 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Clarksville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Johnson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
David is the only officer of Montgomery County Sheriff's Department remembered here.
David is one of 191 officers lost to accidents in TN, 24.8% of the 769 remembered there.
David is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
David is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2014, 4 officers in TN were lost to accidents, the 4th heaviest of 99 years on record. The heaviest was 2000, with 6.
In 2014, 48 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 99th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2014, 51 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 103rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
David was 52. 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 27 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
David was 52. 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 27 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
David was 52. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. David had served 27 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 8.9% of these deaths in TN; September holds the most, 11.5%. Sundays: 16.2%.
January holds 7.7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
January holds 8.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Montgomery County Sheriff's Department.
Accident deaths account for 24.8% of all 769 deaths in TN, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 5-E
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