Chief of Police William Bryant Hardee Sr.
Loris Police Department
South Carolina
End of Watch: Sunday, July 15, 1951

Biographical Info
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Sunday, July 15, 1951
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available

Chief Hardee was killed in an automobile accident while pursuing a dangerous driver. Chief Hardee received a lookout call from a neighboring town indicating a reckless driver was coming towards his town. Chief Hardee observed the vehicle driving recklessly and gave pursuit. His cruiser struck another vehicle which failed to yield and he was killed instantly.

Chief Hardee was survived by his wife and seven children.