Special Agent Scott Evan Deaton
United States Department of the Treasury - Secret Service
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Friday, June 11, 1999

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Friday, June 11, 1999
Incident Location: Tennessee
Weapon Used: Automobile; Commercial
Suspect Info: Not available

Special Agent Scott Deaton was killed in an automobile accident while en route to a protective assignment in Memphis, Tennessee. He was driving an agency vehicle on Interstate 40 during a severe thunderstorm. He lost control of the vehicle and crossed the median into the oncoming traffic. His vehicle was struck by a tractor-trailer and killed instantly.
Special Agent Scott Deaton had been with the Memphis Police Department for five years and the Secret Service for one year. He is survived by his parents.