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Photograph: Deputy Sheriff Marion Eugene Wright II

Patch image: Berkeley County Sheriff's Department, South Carolina






Deputy Sheriff Marion Eugene Wright II
Berkeley County Sheriff's Department
South Carolina

End of Watch: Tuesday, November 19, 2002

Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: 137

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Tuesday, November 19, 2002
Weapon Used: Automobile; Narcotics involved
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 20 years

Deputy Marion Wright and Patrolman William Bell, of the Summerville Police Department, were struck and killed on US 17A, at approximately 1800 hours, by a driver who was under the influence of prescription seizure medication. The man's license had been previously revoked due to his condition and medication.

Deputy Wright, who had just finished his shift and was en route home, stopped to assist a disabled motorist. Patrolman Bell stopped to assist Deputy Wright. As the two officers changed the flat tire on the car, the oncoming driver left the roadway, hitting both patrol cars, the disabled vehicle, and both officers, killing them both instantly.

A witness to the incident apprehended the suspect and held him until other officers arrived. The suspect was charged with felony driving under the influence. He was sentenced to two 10-year terms to run consecutively, but is eligible for parole after only 4 years.

The section of highway where the incident took place was renamed William Boland Bell and Marion Eugene Wright Highway.

Deputy Wright had served with the Berkeley County Sheriff's Department for 2 years. He is survived by his daughter.

Related Line of Duty Deaths
Patch image: Berkeley County Sheriff's Department, South CarolinaPatrolman William Boland Bell
Summerville Police Department, SC
EOW: Tuesday, November 19, 2002
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault

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