Fallen: Lieutenant James Clark

[Rebecca]

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*Lieutenant James Clark
Clarke County Sheriff's Office, GA

Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
End of Watch: May 24, 2000
Date of Incident: May 24, 2000
Time of Incident: 1410 hours
Age: 55
Tour of Duty: 29 yr
Suspect Info: Charged with first-degree homicide
Weapon Used: Alcohol and automobile

Lieutenant Clark was killed when his cruiser was struck head-on by a drunk driver. Lieutenant Clark and another deputy were returning from a prisoner transport when the drunk driver crossed the center line of U.S. 441 in Putnam County, Georgia. The pickup truck struck the front driver's side corner of the cruiser, crushing it. Lieutenant Clark was killed instantly.

The second deputy was transported to local hospital with minor injuries. The suspect was charged with first-degree homicide by vehicle, driving under the influence, and driving on the wrong side of the road. Lieutenant Clark had been with the agency for 29 years and is survived by his wife, son, and three daughters.

*as reported by the ODMP

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[This message has been edited by Rebecca (edited 05-29-2000).]

[D. Ridley]

It's so easy to forget that even the police are not safe from drunk drivers. This is a sad case. I hope the suspect serves a nice long prison term. (as in forever...)

Thanks 'Becca.