Officer Dies in Off-Duty Traffic Accident Less Than a Year After Joining Police Department

Travis Clarke “made a lasting impact on those around him through his infectious smile, positive attitude, and unwavering passion,” his colleagues wrote

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  • Georgia police officer Travis Clarke died on Friday, May 29
  • β€œHe was a valued colleague, trusted friend, and dedicated public servant whose presence will be deeply missed,” the Lawrenceville Police Department wrote in a statement
  • Clarke joined the police department in November 2025

A Georgia police officer died in traffic accident earlier this month.

Officer Travis Clarke died while he was off-duty on Friday, May 29, the Lawrenceville Police Department shared in a statement on social media. The traffic accident is actively being investigated by the Gwinnett County Police Department.

Additional details were not shared by the department…

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