Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol, Texas
End of Watch Monday, September 20, 2010
Add to My HeroesDavid Ralph Slaton
Corporal David Slaton was killed in a vehicle accident in Montague County on U.S 81 when his patrol car struck a cow that had wandered into the roadway. After striking the cow, his patrol car veered into the path of an oncoming semi, causing a second collision.
Corporal Slaton had served with the Texas Highway Patrol for 36 years. He is survived by his wife, son, parents, and siblings.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour 36 years
- Badge 3790
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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