U.S. Army · United States 
John Mayfield
2000
John Albert Mayfield served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff John Mayfield was killed in a vehicle crash while on routine patrol with his senior officer.
Around 10:00 p.m., Deputy Mayfield's patrol vehicle was passing another car on LA Highway 14 near Harris Road when it crashed head-on with a truck, traveling in the eastbound lane. Deputy Mayfield, who was in the front passenger seat, died at the scene. His partner was seriously injured.
Deputy Mayfield was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office for six months.
Around 10:00 p.m., Deputy Mayfield's patrol vehicle was passing another car on LA Highway 14 near Harris Road when it crashed head-on with a truck, traveling in the eastbound lane. Deputy Mayfield, who was in the front passenger seat, died at the scene. His partner was seriously injured.
Deputy Mayfield was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office for six months.
Survivors
Survivors include his wife, father, and two brothers.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Department
Deputy Sheriff
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