Login | About Us | Contact Us | Search Connect With ODMP Facebook Twitter
ODMP Remembers...

Senior Patrolman Walter T. Bell | South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina

Senior Patrolman

Walter T. Bell

South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina

End of Watch: Saturday, February 4, 1939

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 36

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Automobile accident

Incident Date: 2/4/1939

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

· Leave a Reflection
· Add to My Heroes
· Update this memorial

Share this memorial:
Email to a Friend

Senior Patrolman Walter Bell was killed in an automobile accident in Kershaw, South Carolina, when his patrol car was struck head-on by another vehicle. He had been assigned to license inspection duty in Lancaster during the day and was returning to Camden when the accident occurred at 7:30 pm.

His injuries were initially believed to be minor, but he succumbed to them while en route to the hospital.

Patrolman Bell was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.

Leave a Reflection · Update Memorial

View all 8 Reflections

Most Recent Reflection

Had a chance to talk with Patrolman Bell's family just yesterday. Quality people who shared a lot of laughs, photo's, and memories. May God continue to bless Patrolman Bell's family as we recognize today as the anniversary of his death.

L/Cpl Billy Elder
SC Highway Patrol
February 4, 2012

 

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now:

(will show below Reflection)
(will show below Reflection)
(e-mail remains private)
Remember my rank, agency and email address
I have read and agree to the Reflections Terms of Use
 
All 2012 Deaths