Sterlington Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch: Sunday, July 3, 2016
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 4 years, 2 months
Badge Number: SP-3
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: July 3, 2016
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Charged with homicide
Sergeant David Elahi was struck and killed by a drunk driver while he and two other officers were conducting a traffic stop on US Highway 165, approximately two miles south of Louisiana Highway 134, at approximately 5:00 am.
All three officers were standing on the shoulder of the roadway when an approaching car crossed over the fog line and struck them. Sergeant Elahi was pronounced dead at the scene while the other two officers were transported to a local hospital with injuries.
The drunk driver was charged with vehicular homicide, vehicular negligent injury, improper lane usage, and a move over law violation.
Sergeant Elahi had served with the Sterlington Police Department for a little more than four years. He is survived by his child and expectant fiancee.