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Madsen was close to home when he died March 9. He intentionally drove his patrol SUV into the path of a speeding, impaired driver heading the wrong way on northbound Interstate 275, according to police, in an attempt to stop the driver and save others. Both men died on impact.
Here are highlights from the solemn celebration of the deputyâs life.
12:25 p.m. Memories from the life of Jesse Madsen
âWives would ask me how I was able to stop worrying about Jesse at work,â wife Danielle said, âand I would simply say, âHeâs our Jesse.â He was a real life John Wick or Chuck Norris. He was our Superman.â
Details released on funeral for Tampa officer killed in wrong-way crash
Those wishing to pay their respects will be admitted at 10 a.m. Tuesday for the 11 a.m. funeral service at Idlewild Baptist Church.
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Tampa police honored Master Police Officer Jesse Madsen during a candlelight vigil in front of Tampa Police headquarters on Thursday. During the ceremony, Madsenâs name was added to the Tampa police memorial monument. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]
Updated Mar. 14
TAMPA â Tampa police have released additional details about the funeral Tuesday for Master Patrol Officer Jesse Madsen, who was killed last week trying to stop a wrong-way driver on Interstate 275 in Tampa.
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TAMPA, Fla. A police officer intentionally veered his SUV into the path of a wrong-way driver to keep him from hitting others on Interstate 275 in Tampa, police and eyewitness accounts say.
Master Patrol Officer Jesse Madsen, 45, and Daniel Joshua Montague, 25, of Golden, Colorado, were killed in the crash early Tuesday morning, Tampa police Chief Brian Dugan said during a Thursday news conference.
Montague was driving more than 100 mph (160 kph) and likely intoxicated, Dugan said. Madsen, who was on patrol, was traveling at about 65 mph (104 kph) when the crash occurred.
“Officer Madsen is a true American hero,” Dugan said. “He deliberately moved his patrol car into the other driver’s path of travel. We believe Jesse Madsen was attempting to stop this wrong-way driver from putting anyone else’s life in danger by laying down his own.”
Community honors fallen Tampa police officer at candlelight vigil
A powerful tribute Thursday night as the Tampa community honors a fallen hero.
and last updated 2021-03-11 23:39:00-05
TAMPA, Fla. â A powerful tribute Thursday night as the Tampa community honors a fallen hero.
Master Patrol Officer Jesse Madsen died Tuesday morning after veering into the path of a wrong-way driver on I-275.
Police Chief Brian Dugan said the driver, Joshua Montague, was intoxicated and reaching speeds of 100 miles per hour.
Thursday night, hundreds gathered to pay their respects at Tampa Policeâs Roll Call of Honor.
âThis monument reminds you that no matter how vigilant, brave, and careful you are during the performance of your duties, you are still vulnerable,â said Dugan. âIt reminds you to continue to be vigilant and stand tall for the spirit of our fallen will watch over you.â