Deputy Sheriff Thomas Allen Ingram

Deputy Sheriff Thomas Allen Ingram

Orange County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Saturday, May 12, 1990

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Thomas Allen Ingram

Deputy Sheriff Thomas Ingram was killed when he was struck by a drunk driver while assisting an accident victim.

He was assigned to a motorcycle unit, whose main purpose was catching drunk drivers, when he responded to an auto accident involving a drunk driver in the early hours of May 12th, 1990. While giving first aid to the intoxicated driver of the first incident, another drunk driver drove through the accident scene, striking Deputy Ingram and killing him instantly.

The 47-year-old driver had a blood alcohol level of 0.27. He was convicted of vehicular homicide and sentenced to 12 years.

He is survived by his wife, two children, and two grandchildren. He was a navy veteran of the Vietnam War.

Bio

  • Age 44
  • Tour 8 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Vehicular assault
  • Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
  • Offender Sentenced to 12 years

Impaired Driver

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TAI,
You were my first Sarge, my trainer, the king of organizing and compassionate policing. When people ask me why I’m so organized I say I took it on after I lost a friend many years ago. I have no clue how I found this site today myself as many of us are stating. You are missed, you are remembered and you mattered. Thank you my friend. Moody recalling your laugh, thank you, I could hear it again and had forgotten. Love to his family and friends when you come by.

Cyn Dugf Liggett
Apple Valley PD. Minnesota

May 23, 2024

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