Deputy Sheriff David Lambert
Warren County Sheriff's Department,
Mississippi
End of Watch:
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Age:
38
Years on the job:
15
Badge Number:
WC-46
Cause of death:
Automobile accident
Deputy David Lambert succumbed to injuries sustained in an automobile
accident one month earlier.
He was responding to backup another deputy who called for assistance when he
swerved to avoid a vehicle at the intersection of U.S. Highway 61 and Oak
Ridge Road. His patrol car overturned, causing him to suffer severe
injuries. He was flown to a nearby hospital where he underwent several
surgeries before succumbing to his injuries.
Deputy Lambert had served with the Warren County Sheriff's Department for
seven months and had served in law enforcement for a total of 15 years. He
had previously served with the University of Mississippi Medical Center
Police Department, River Oaks Medical Center Security Division, and Ross
Barnett Reservoir Patrol.
He is survived by his wife and three children.
Agency Information
1000 Grove Street
Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180
Phone:
601-636-1761
Rest in peace, and
may God allow him to keep watch
over us on earth while he patrols his beat
in heaven.
Our prayers go out to the
Officer and his Department and family.
May they all find peace in their hearts soon.