Deputy Sheriff John Robert Street

George County Sheriff’s Office, Mississippi —  Deputy Sheriff John Street was killed in a single vehicle crash on Highway 57 while responding to an accident at approximately 2:00 am.

His patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree during his response. Other deputies were dispatched to locate him after he failed to respond to radio traffic.

Deputy Street had served as a part-time deputy with the George County Sheriff’s Office for four years and also served as a full time police officer with the Lucedale Police Department. He is survived by his wife and two young children.