Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Friday, October 9, 1998
Add to My HeroesMichael Harley Boynton
Officer Michael Boynton was killed in a single-car crash as he was responding to a vehicle collision with injuries.
During the response, he swerved to miss a dog, and his patrol car then struck a tree on the driver's side. He was trapped inside for an hour before being freed and flown to a local hospital. Investigators estimated he was traveling at approximately 60 mph when the accident occurred.
Officer Boynton had served with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office for three years. He is survived by his fiancee.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 23 ReflectionsMike was my beat partner at work and a close personal friend away from work. He was a great police officer and an even better human being. His loss affected so many both within and outside of JSO. He came from a family of wonderful people who deserved to have him in their lives much longer. The selfless act of swerving to avoid a dog in the roadway was exactly the type of person he was. He left his mark on so many people and will be forever missed. I have carried his loss with me even after retiring from JSO myself. I have visited his gravesite and his marker on the national police memorial many times over the years since we lost him. it is always a moving experience. Rest in peace my friend!
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