Deputy Steven Whitstine

Deputy Steven Whitstine, 42, with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office died in a crash on 5/30/19 approximately 6:30 a.m. while on the way to work. The wreck happened on Port Hudson-Pride Road in Zachary between Munson Drive and Pin Oak Lane. His unit veered off the road, struck a tree, then a bridge before overturning. He was pronouncd dead at the scene. His dog, Six, was taken to a vet with minor injuries.

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