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Texas Highway Patrol Corporal David Ralph Slaton died in the line of duty on Monday, September 20, 2010. Corporal David Slaton was killed in a vehicle accident in Montague County when his patrol car struck a cow that had wandered into the roadway. After striking the cow on U.S. 81, his patrol car veered into the path of an oncoming semi, causing a second collision.
Corporal Slaton, 56, had served with the Texas Highway Patrol for 36 years. He is survived by his wife and son.
Please join the men and women of the American Association of State Troopers in keeping the family of Corporal Slaton and the men and women of the Texas Highway Patrol in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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