Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tennessee
End of Watch Monday, May 6, 2019
Add to My HeroesMatthew Elias Gatti
Trooper Matthew Gatti was killed when his patrol car collided with two tractor-trailers on I-40 near mile marker 74 in Madison County.
The incident occurred at approximately 3:45 pm as Trooper Gatti was responding to a car fire. His patrol car struck the rear of one semi before spinning into the second one.
Trooper Gatti had served with the Tennessee Highway Patrol for 11 months. Prior to that, he served as a corrections officer at the Madison County Criminal Justice Complex before applying to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
Trooper Gatti is survived by his wife, his parents, and his three younger teenage siblings.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 11 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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View all 190 ReflectionsRest in peace young brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Trooper Gatti during this time of tragic and senseless loss.
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