Indiana State Police, Indiana
End of Watch: Thursday, July 16, 1998
Age: 49
Tour of Duty: 26 years, 3 months
Badge Number: 2395
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: July 16, 1998
Weapon Used: Automobile; Commercial
Suspect Info: Charged with reckless homicide
Master Trooper David Deuter was killed after being struck by a semitrailer while making a traffic stop on the Indiana Toll Road near Howe in Lagrange County.
Master Trooper Deuter was standing next to the driver's side door of the vehicle when he was struck. The suspect was arrested and charged with reckless homicide.
Master Trooper Deuter had served with the Indiana State Police for over 26 years and was assigned to the Toll Road district. He was survived by his wife and four children.