⢠⢠⢠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