Greene County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina
End of Watch: Monday, August 1, 2011
Age: 21
Tour of Duty: 2 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: August 1, 2011
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy David Dawson was killed in a single-vehicle accident while responding to assist another officer. His vehicle left the road on Highway 903 near Crowfoot Road, crossing over the road and striking a tree.
Deputy Dawson had served with Greene County Sheriff's Office since June 1. He is survived by his mother, father and step-mother, brother, and grandparents.