Deputy Sheriff David Jennings Dawson, III, Greene County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

Deputy Sheriff David Jennings Dawson, III

Greene County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

End of Watch Monday, August 1, 2011

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David Jennings Dawson, III

Deputy David Dawson was killed in a single-vehicle accident while responding to assist another officer. His vehicle left the road on Highway 903 near Crowfoot Road, crossing over the road and striking a tree.

Deputy Dawson had served with Greene County Sheriff's Office since June 1. He is survived by his mother, father and step-mother, brother, and grandparents.

Bio

Age 21
Tour 2 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

single vehicle crash

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I’ll never forget the phone call, I’ll never forget driving to the scene, I’ll never forget meeting back at the Sheriff’s office! I’ll never forget you, brother! We miss you every day.

M.Bishop
Greene County EMS

April 9, 2022

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