Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
End of Watch Sunday, August 8, 1999
Add to My HeroesDana Denise Shaw
Deputy Sheriff Dana Shaw was killed in a single-vehicle crash at approximately 4:20 am on East Cherokee Drive near Highway 5.
Her patrol car went out of control after topping a hill, spun several times, and struck a utility pole. She was killed upon impact.
Deputy Shaw had served with the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office for two years. She is survived by her son and daughter.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 211
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 97 ReflectionsDeputy Shaw’s daughter Kayleigh has become a Cherokee County Deputy. Kayleigh has posted several posts below.
I live only a few hundred yards from the accident scene. It was a tragic night.
Deputy Shaw is remembered. Young Deputy Shaw will do a fine job. God Bess them both and their families.
Richard P
September 16, 2020
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