St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana
End of Watch Tuesday, July 9, 2002
Add to My HeroesEdmond J. Songy, Jr.
Officer Edmond Songy was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic at an accident scene on I-10 near Exit 206.
Officer Songy was in uniform and wearing a reflective traffic vest at the time. The drunk driver was arrested and charged with manslaughter. The driver entered a plea of guilty to reckless operation of a motor vehicle. He paid a $200 fine, plus $108 court costs and received six months inactive probation.
Officer Songy had been employed with the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Department for six years and is survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 60
- Tour 6 years
- Badge 33
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Charged with manslaughter
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