Orange County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Tuesday, December 15, 1998
Add to My HeroesJohn Harold Hollomon
Deputy Sheriff John Hollomon was killed after his cruiser struck a tractor-trailer at Princeton Street and John Young Parkway in Orlando at 11:00 p.m.
He was responding to assist an officer on a call involving drugs and firearms. Deputy Holloman was trapped in the vehicle for several minutes after the crash before being freed by rescue personnel. He was airlifted to a local hospital, where he died approximately three hours later from massive head injuries.
Deputy Holloman had served with the Orange County Sheriff's Office for two years. He is survived by his father, a lieutenant with the sheriff's office.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Monday, December 14, 1998
Most Recent Reflection
View all 38 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Hollomon,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Orange County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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