Bogart Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch: Wednesday, December 7, 1977
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: December 7, 1977
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Herbert Johnson was struck and killed by a vehicle while at the scene of a disabled vehicle on Highway 29.
The disabled vehicle was being secured to a tow truck when another vehicle entered the area. He was able to tell the wrecker driver and citizens to move out of the way before he was struck.
Patrolman Johnson had served with the Bogart Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and three sons.