Florence Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch: Thursday, May 3, 2007
Age: 46
Tour of Duty: 14 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: May 3, 2007
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer David Young was killed in a motorcycle accident while on patrol at approximately 11:50 am.
Another vehicle pulled out in front of him, forcing him to lay his motorcycle down. The motorcycle slid into the vehicle and both vehicles burst into flames.
Officer Young was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the other vehicle was also taken to an area hospital. Her injuries are not life threatening
Officer Young was U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Florence Police Department for 14 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.