Maryville Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch: Saturday, February 21, 1981
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: February 21, 1981
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Convicted of vehicular homicide
Police Officer John Callahan was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle being operated by an intoxicated driver.
He was on patrol and was approaching the intersection of Highway 73 and Merritt Road when the vehicle struck him.
The driver was arrested at the scene. He was convicted of vehicular homicide and sentenced to 10 years in prison and 20 years probation.
Officer Callahan had served with the Maryville Police Department for five years. He was survived by his twin sons.