U.S. Coast Guard · United States 
Donald Davey
1984
Donald E. Davey served the U.S. Coast Guard.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Detective Sergeant Donald Davey was killed in a vehicle crash when his patrol car was struck head-on by a tractor-trailer in Nobleboro at 3:30 a.m. Detective Davey was traveling on Route 1 en route to a call for assistance at a drug stakeout. A truck driver was unable to maneuver his tractor-trailer around the curve, crossed the centerline, and hit Detective Davey head-on before rolling down an embankment, hitting trees and a stone wall, and exploding. Detective Davey was a United States Coast Guard Reserve veteran. He served with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office for 12 years and previously served with the Thomaston Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two daughters, and brother.
Service Record
U.S. Coast Guard
Also Served
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Detective Sergeant
In Our Keeping
Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtpcy623k3rfkvx52df5p
Record added
August 2, 2026
neuraweb.nw
Stewarded by
neuraweb.nw
Last updated
August 2, 2026
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Donald. Claim this record.
Be the first to honor Donald.
Leave a Tribute