South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina
End of Watch Saturday, February 4, 1939
Add to My HeroesWalter T. Bell
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.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsSr. Patrolman Bell,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of South Carolina. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
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