Deputy Sheriff David Leroy Ford

Deputy Sheriff David Leroy Ford | Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
Deputy Sheriff David Leroy Ford

Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

End of Watch Sunday, February 7, 1971

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David Leroy Ford

Deputy Sheriff David Ford and Deputy Sheriff Edward Henry were killed in an automobile accident while responding to a fire call.

As they responded on a highway a truck that was parked on the shoulder pulled into the travel lane in front of them. Their patrol car struck the back of the truck and both deputies were killed.

Deputy Ford was survived by his parents and three sisters.

Bio

  • Age 33
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash
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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff David Leroy Ford of the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and the additional 81 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

February 7, 2020

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