Detective Sergeant Donald E. Davey, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Maine

Detective Sergeant Donald E. Davey

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Maine

End of Watch Monday, July 30, 1984

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Donald E. Davey

Detective Sergeant Donald Davey was killed in a vehicle crash when his patrol car was struck head-on by a tractor-trailer in Nobleboro at 3:30 a.m.

Detective Davey was traveling on Route 1 en route to a call for assistance at a drug stakeout. A truck driver was unable to maneuver his tractor-trailer around the curve, crossed the centerline, and hit Detective Davey head-on before rolling down an embankment, hitting trees and a stone wall, and exploding.

Detective Davey was a United States Coast Guard Reserve veteran. He served with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office for 12 years and previously served with the Thomaston Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, and brother.

Bio

Age 37
Tour 15 years
Badge 31
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

response driving, vehicle crash

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Det. Sgt. Davey,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lincoln County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 30, 2024