Deputy Sheriff David Whitfield Gilstrap Jr.
Oconee County Sheriff's Office
Georgia
End of Watch: Thursday, October 9, 2008

Biographical Info
Age: 49
Tour of Duty: 16 years
Badge Number: 3639

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: Thursday, October 9, 2008
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy David Gilstrap was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic on Hog Mountain Road at approximately 7:30 am. He and another deputy were providing traffic control at the entrance to a school when the incident occurred.

After the collision, he was transported to a local hospital where he remained on life support until succumbing to his injuries later that evening.

Deputy Gilstrap had served with the Oconee County Sheriff's Office for 3 years and had previously served with the Clarke County Sheriff's Office for 13 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.