Deputy Sheriff David Paul Grant, Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office, California

Deputy Sheriff David Paul Grant

Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office, California

End of Watch Monday, May 31, 2004

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David Paul Grant

Deputy Sheriff Dave Grant was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a small plane crash near Columbia, California, at approximately 11:00 am.

He was responding to the scene on Highway 49 and was approaching the intersection at Parrotts Ferry Road. Another car entered the intersection and stopped in the middle of it. Deputy Grant attempted to avoid a collision, but his patrol car clipped the other vehicle and crashed. He was transported to a local hospital, where he died a short time later.

Deputy Grant had served with the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Department for 15 years and had served in law enforcement for a total of 28 years. He was survived by his wife, son, three daughters, four sisters, one brother, and seven grandchildren.

Bio

Age 46
Tour 28 years
Badge 1273/012

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

emergency response, vehicle crash

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I first met Dave Grant when I was a San Diego County Deputy Sheriff and Dave was an Oceanside PD Officer. We crossed paths many times and worked together on an armed robbery series. Dave went back to Tuolumne Sheriffs Dept. In 1991 I was on a motorcycle trip to Gold Rush country and saw Dave at the Sheriff’s Station. I spent the day on a ride along and he showed me around the area. What fun to get to see Dave again! Dave was a fine man, loved his County, his Department and his family and friends. He was highly thought of by everyone that ever knew him. In 2014, we heard about his fatal on duty accident. Everyone I was working with was devastated by his accident. Dave was selfless in his devotion to duty and was one of the finest men I have ever known. A couple of years ago I was on another motorcycle trip and stayed in Sonora. I went by the Sheriff’s Office and I took a few moments to honor and remember him . I still think about him often. His name still comes up often in conversation with many of retirees that knew Dave. I am pleased to hear about his nephew carrying on in the finest tradition of his Uncle Dave. RIP Dave, you loved and cared for your family and fellow Officers and Deputies. Your legacy and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Alan Cutsinger
Retired SDSO and DAI

October 9, 2025