Deputy Sheriff Edward Norman Dare, Iron County Sheriff's Office, Utah

Deputy Sheriff Edward Norman Dare

Iron County Sheriff's Office, Utah

End of Watch Tuesday, September 24, 2002

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Edward Norman Dare

Deputy Sheriff Edward Dare was killed in an automobile crash while responding to backup officers from a neighboring agency.

The officers were searching for a DUI driver who was brandishing a handgun at approximately 6:20 a.m. While en route, Deputy Dare's vehicle left the roadway and landed partially submerged in a drainage ditch. When Deputy Dare failed to arrive at the original call, officers began to search for him.

At 8:00 a.m., a citizen called to report a patrol car in the ditch at 2300 West and 1600 North (Current day Baver Road) near the Cedar City Regional Airport, and rescue crews arrived within minutes. Deputy Dare was pronounced dead at the scene.

Deputy Dare was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Iron County Sheriff's Office for five years. He is survived by his wife and mother.

Bio

Age 57
Tour 5 years
Badge 1W16
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

Back up for fellow officer(s), single vehicle crash, vehicle crash

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23 years since we lost you Eddy Dare. It still feels like yesterday that you were taken from us. I remember that day, but more importantly, I remember you, Eddy—the man who could make anyone laugh.

You were a talented handyman, musician, and an unforgettable friend. Whether it was playing taps for the people getting pulled over in front of your house, or joking with an angry traffic offender that “one more ticket and I win the toaster for the month,” you always found a way to bring humor and joy into every moment.

Your friendship was, and still is, above all others. Thank you for the laughs, the good times, and the memories that will never fade. You are never forgotten, Eddy.

To Darin - if you ever want to talk happy to do so.

Del Schlosser
Co-worker

September 25, 2025