Sergeant Michael William Larson, Bryan County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

Sergeant Michael William Larson

Bryan County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

End of Watch Monday, December 11, 2006

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Michael William Larson

Sergeant Michael Larson was killed in an automobile crash caused by a drunk driver while responding to backup deputies shortly before midnight.

The drunk driver had lost control of his vehicle and crashed on Highway 280 near Highway 204. The driver then left the vehicle in the travel lane without lights on and did not report the incident.

Sergeant Larson encountered the vehicle as he responded to another incident. His patrol car sideswiped the vehicle in the lane and then struck several trees.

The drunk driver was charged with DUI, possession of marijuana, failure to maintain a lane, and first-degree vehicular homicide. On November 4, 2008, he was convicted of vehicular homicide and sentenced to 10 years probation and 2.5 years in a probation detention center.

Sergeant Larson was a U.S. Army veteran. He had served with the Bryan County Sheriff's Office for 7 years and had previously served with another agency for 3 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 43
Tour 10 years
Badge 125
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Incident Date Sunday, December 10, 2006
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Charged with vehicular homicide

Back up for fellow officer(s), Impaired Driver, vehicle crash

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I passed a truck yesterday and had to take a double take. The guy driving looked just like you. I think of you often and wonder where would you be and what life would look like if you were here. Would we still be married? Would you have a helicopter? How excited you would be being a grandpa. How proud you would be of Megan, Shawn and Lil Megan. They are all grown and started their own lives. I don't see or talk to Megan, Shawn or the grandkids. That was their choice not mine, but I do miss all of you. Until we meet again. I love you and always and forever.

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