Deputy Sheriff David Leroy "Nick" Ford, Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

Deputy Sheriff David Leroy "Nick" Ford

Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

End of Watch Sunday, February 7, 1971

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David Leroy "Nick" Ford

Deputy Sheriff Nick Ford and Deputy Sheriff Edward Henry were killed in an automobile crash on U.S. 52 while responding to a fire call.

As they responded, a truck that was parked on the shoulder near Rock Avenue, northwest of Ironton, pulled into the travel lane in front of them. Their patrol car struck the back of the truck, and both deputies were killed.

Deputy Ford had served with the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office for two years. He was survived by his parents and three sisters.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

fire, response driving, vehicle crash

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff David Leroy "Nick" Ford of the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and the additional 91 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

February 7, 2025