Dorchester County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina
End of Watch Friday, March 9, 2007
Add to My HeroesPhillip Michael Deese
Deputy Phillip Michael Deese was killed in a head-on traffic collision.
He was driving westbound on I-26 in an unincorporated part of Dorchester County when a pick-up truck crossed the median, hitting the deputy's patrol car head on. The crash killed the deputy, the driver of the pick-up, and Deputy Deese's K9 partner, Sonja.
Deputy Deese had served the Dorchester County Sheriff's office for almost seven years. He is survived by his wife, child, and two step-children.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 6 years, 10 months
- Badge 114
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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K9 Sonja
Dorchester County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina
EOW: March 9, 2007
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