United States Department of the Treasury - United States Secret Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Friday, June 11, 1999
Add to My HeroesScott Evan Deaton
Special Agent Scott Deaton was killed in an automobile accident while en route to a protective assignment in Memphis, Tennessee.
He was driving an agency vehicle on I-40 during a severe thunderstorm. He lost control of the vehicle and crossed the median into the oncoming traffic. His vehicle was struck by a tractor-trailer and killed instantly.
Special Agent Scott Deaton had been with the Memphis Police Department for five years and the Secret Service for one year. He is survived by his parents.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Location Tennessee
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